Bruce Elliot elected Qld PSA president
Yeppoon community pharmacist Bruce Elliot, a former PSA Young Pharmacist of the Year, has been elected as the new President of the Queensland Branch of the PSA following the resignation …
Water fluoridation continued support likely: NHMRC
In response to recent media reports regarding the safety of water fluoridation, the NHMRC has reaffirmed its position on the process. “Fluoridation of drinking water remains the most effective and …
Frozen berries linked to Hep A to be 100% screened
Frozen berries from factories in China linked to the Hepatitis A incident are set for screening in the latest update on the situation. Minister for Agriculture, Barnaby Joyce, and Assistant …
New online pharmacist S3 analgesic training
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has launched the next instalment of its Pharmacist Only Health Solutions training program for pharmacists, focusing on S3 analgesics. The Guild has partnered with AFT …
Pharmacists talk 6CPA in Canberra
Guild pharmacists have met with politicians at Parliament House Canberra over the past two days to press for a positive Sixth Community Pharmacy Agreement (6CPA). Divided into groups of three …
Lancet obesity papers show need for urgent strategy
The average Australian man now weighs 85.9kg, up 6.5kg more than 25 years ago, a new series of papers on obesity has found – and 35% of adults are overweight …
Aboriginal heart health still lagging
A new report on Aboriginal heart health, the most comprehensive ever published in Western Australia, highlights the need for all sectors of government, health service providers, business and the community …
Do Aussies take melanoma seriously?
Many people understand that melanoma is a frequently diagnosed cancer in Australia – but most underestimate how serious the disease is. “There’s a general misconception about the severity of melanoma …
Palliative care feedback needed for training
The Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association is seeking the input of health professionals and others involved in palliative care around Australia to help develop two new online training modules. AHHA …
Apply minimum regs to complementary medicines: ASMI
The Australian Self Medication Industry has welcomed the Federal Government’s Review of complementary medicines. “This is a great opportunity to get the right regulatory settings for complementary medicines, which are …
Policy proposals for NSW pharmacists
In the lead-up to the NSW election, the NSW Branch of the PSA has presented a range of policy proposals to reinforce the skills, knowledge and experience that pharmacists have …
Expert review wants CMs feedback
The Department of Health’s Expert Review of Medicines and Medical Devices Regulation panel is seeking feedback from stakeholders to inform its thinking on the regulation of complementary medicines. The release …