Asthma treatment could target underlying cause
University of Queensland researchers are developing a new asthma treatment that targets the underlying cause of asthma, rather than just the symptoms. About 10% of asthma sufferers do not respond …
Pharmacy system isn’t working: Walton
The current model of community pharmacy isn’t working, according to Chris Walton, CEO of Professional Pharmacists Australia – and he says he’s hopeful that reform is on its way. The …
Cognitive behavioural therapy study for anxiety
Combating the negative impact of anxiety using cognitive behavioural therapy is the aim of a new research program run by Griffith University, in the face of this significant issue. Just …
Asthma, COPD meds underused
The most effective medications for managing asthma, COPD and other obstructive airways diseases are under-used in Australia, according to a new report by Australian Centre for Airways disease Monitoring, a …
Stroke: how pharmacy can help
Picture six people in a room – a dinner party – now picture one of them being devastated by a stroke. That stroke taking their capacity to speak, to walk …
Guild applauds Bickmore on brain cancer speech
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has congratulated Gold Logie winner Carrie Bickmore on her inspirational speech on brain cancer awareness during last night’s Logie Awards. Accepting the award, Bickmore donned …
GPs, vaccination, antibiotic resistance and HDP opportunities: Kardachi
Grant Kardachi has outlined several exciting opportunities for pharmacy, in opening the Offshore Conference in Berlin: the Health Destination Pharmacy initiative, pharmacists in GP settings, pharmacy vaccination and the PSA-RPS …
PSA Offshore Refresher opens
PSA national president Grant Kardachi has outlined the PSA’s advocacy in the Sixth Community Pharmacy Agreement, while opening the PSA’s conference in Berlin. The 40th PSA Offshore Refresher Conference was …
Top pharmacists to share advice at PSA15
The PSA has announced two attractions in the lineup for its new concept in pharmacy conferences, PSA15: the new conference will feature two award-winning pharmacists who will share with delegates …
Family planning launches Melbourne Proclamation
The Public Health Association of Australia and the Family Planning Alliance Australia have today launched a new policy document, the Melbourne Proclamation, designed to advance sexual and reproductive wellbeing in …
SHPA welcomes Choosing Wisely decision
The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia has welcomed Australia’s having joined Choosing Wisely, a global initiative that aims to reduce wasteful medical tests, treatments and procedures. This initiative, coordinated …
GMiA welcomes ‘a’ flagging of biosimilars
The Generic Medicines Industry Association has welcomed the PBAC’s decision to consider “a” flagging of biosimilars, and to list biosimilar insulin (Basaglar) on the PBS. Basaglar is the first biosimilar …