Keep up to date with technology
Australia’s only event focusing on e-prescribing and electronic medication management is to be held in Sydney this year The 6th Annual eMedication Management Conference will take place on 14-15 March …
New drug in leukaemia fight
A new anti-cancer medication has been approved by the TGA for treatment of the most common type of leukaemia in Australia Venclexta (venetoclax) is a once-daily oral B-cell lymphoma-2 inhibitor …
Guild calls on Pharmacy Review to “come clean”
The Pharmacy Guild has reiterated its request for the King Review to disclose its dealings with Deloitte Australia in “conflict of interest” furore In a statement released on Wednesday, the …
Inclement weather not to blame for aches and pains
Changes in the weather are not connected with back pain or osteoarthritis symptoms, Australian researchers have concluded A study comparing weather patterns with pain symptoms has shown no association between …
Welcome to 2017 from PDL
Happy New Year to PDL members! Pharmacy interns who are currently becoming registered please contact PDL to ensure your professional indemnity insurance cover is up to date and active by …
To fast or not to fast
Do pharmacists need training in cultural sensitivity? Australian pharmacists require more training in cultural sensitivity and clinical implications of religious requirements, say researchers who interviewed patients with diabetes who undertake …
PPIs linked to higher gastro risk
Users of acid suppression drugs should be vigilant about food hygiene due to increased risk of bacterial gastroenteritis Researchers in Scotland have found a positive association between use of acid …
Sussan Ley defends expenses after stepping aside
Ley has attempted to explain the problematic travel expenses in full and is “very confident” she has not broken any rules During a press conference on Monday, Ms Ley said the …
Pharmacist struck off for supplying counterfeit drugs
A NSW pharmacy owner and wholesaler has had his registration cancelled after purchasing and supplying counterfeit drugs that left sick children at risk Mr Mina Attia, the owner of Shopsmart Wholesale …
Health Minister stands aside
Sussan Ley has stepped aside without pay until investigations into travel claims are completed by the Department of the Prime Minister Senator Arthur Sinodinos has been asked to act as …
Poll: professional goals in the new year
Do you hope to move into a different role, get a raise or leave the profession in 2017? We want to know what your plans are as a pharmacy professional …
Twitter roundup: Welcome 2017
The holiday season for pharmacists… as told in 140 characters or less Patients are still coming in and ordering repeat prescriptions even though some had double prescriptions over the holidays …