Clinical tips: epilepsy explained
Epilepsy: by Associate Professor Louis Roller, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University Epilepsy is defined as a chronic seizure disorder, or group of disorders, characterised by seizures that …
Compression stocking customers: think lymphoedema
While many Australians know somebody who lives with lymphoedema, a far smaller number of people actually know what the condition is called, or understand that a persistent swelling is something …
Govt urged to look overseas on healthcare rationing
Australian Governments should look at international best practices to facilitate better healthcare rationing as they grapple with health budget challenges, says a new health policy issues brief by Elizabeth Martin, …
Govt urged to recognise PBS sustainability
Medicines Australia is calling on the Australian Government to recognise the ongoing sustainability of the PBS resulting from reforms introduced in collaboration with the industry, in its submission to the …
Anne Kelso to head NHMRC
Distinguished medical researcher Professor Anne Kelso AO has been appointed the new CEO of the National Health and Medical Research Council. The Minister for Health, Sussan Ley says Professor Kelso …
Alcohol benefits challenged: study
The accepted wisdom that moderate consumption of alcohol may protect against cardiovascular disease is in doubt, with a new study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) challenging the belief. …
News readers mislead on Super Pharmacy Plus
The Guild has defended the Super Pharmacy Plus in Stafford, which was the subject of a report in some News Ltd outlets this morning querying why a “chemist” could own …
WA Health approves pharmacist immunisation training
The Western Australian Department of Health has approved the PSA’s Pharmacist Immunisation Training, adding yet another Australian jurisdiction moving towards pharmacist-delivered vaccinations. Under the WA legislation, pharmacists are recognised as …
6CPA update: dispensing fees, services critical
The next Community Pharmacy Agreement (6CPA) is the most important issue for community pharmacy owners and their staff and our number one priority at the Guild, national executive director David …
Managing fatigue: new NPS online tool
Managing patients with fatigue can present a range of challenges for GPs and other health professionals, so as part of the NPS MedicineWise program Back to basics for fatigue: a …
Pharmacy can help in closing the Gap: Guild
The Pharmacy Guild supports the Prime Minister’s statement today that while there has been some improvement on Closing the Gap, there is much more to be done. Community pharmacy continues …
NDIS move could hurt younger dementia patients
Alzheimer’s Australia has urged the Federal Government to expand and continue investment in dementia-specific care and support services such as the Younger Onset Dementia Key Worker Program (YODKWP). “There is …