WA moves to cut doctor shopping
Western Australia is introducing real-time monitoring of controlled drugs in a move lauded by the Pharmacy Guild The Western Australian Branch of the Pharmacy Guild says it strongly supports new …
Sunscreen testing already adequate, says TGA
Recent media suggestions that the TGA does not adequately test sunscreens is incorrect, the TGA says The reports have expressed concern about the safety and efficacy of certain sunscreen products …
World news wrapup: 2 February 2017
We take a look at pharmacy news from around the world Indiana, US: Juveniles who face charges of robbing a pharmacy would be tried as adults under a new Bill …
New test could help Australians self-manage heart health
A recently developed pharmacy tool that Australians can use to monitor their Omega-3 intake may also help to reduce their risk of coronary heart disease The Omega-3 Index Test is …
Pharmacists should prepare for Plan B alternative
EllaOne has been found to be more effective than levonorgestrel but also more expensive – and pharmacists should be prepared to explain the benefits to customers As of Wednesday 1 …
Guild on women, ethnic minorities: ‘The need for change is clear.’
The Pharmacy Guild’s David Quilty says he hopes this year more women will be elected to Guild positions Writing in this week’s edition of Forefront, the Guild’s executive director says …
Medicines information should be part of national policies
Strategies for medicines information should be included in national medicines policies, say the authors of a new FIP publication The authors of Medicines information: Strategic development say this is the …
New PSA17 website launches
PSA has launched a new website for PSA17, which will feature more than 50 presenters including international speakers The theme of the conference will be Leading Pharmacy Innovation. PSA has …
Twitter roundup: Pharmacy gems
Can you say it in 140 characters or less? …We take a look at the best pharmacy tweets of the past week Can you read this Rx? Find the answer …
Why pharmacy must support pill testing
Pharmacy needs to get serious about pill checking and other harm minimisation measures, writes Liam Murphy I’m just going to get straight to the point: the pharmacy industry and its …
New ovarian cancer drug listed
A new drug therapy for women with advanced ovarian cancer has been listed on the PBS as of today – which is also the first day of Ovarian Cancer Awareness …
Keeping alert matters
Pharmacists could do more to educate consumers on the risks of medicines that impair alertness A series of detailed interviews with community pharmacists shows that many in the profession believe …