NDSS changes a mixed bag
Nearly two weeks into the transition, some patients have reportedly been unable to access suppliesFrom 1 July, the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) implemented changes to its supply services.The changes mean …
Guild working on hep C cash flow problems
The Guild says it is continuing to work with stakeholders following the revelation that a large minority of pharmacies may not supply the expensive, newly-listed Hepatitis C drugs to patients …
Australians urged to ‘take charge’ of their medicines
NPS MedicineWise has announced that Be Medicinewise Week will be held this year from 22-28 August 2016.This year is the sixth annual Be Medicinewise Week, a national awareness week promoting …
The drugs made me do it: can prescription side-effects be an excuse for crime?
The drugs made me do it: can prescription side-effects be an excuse for crime?Arlie Loughnan, University of SydneyThis week, a man who murdered his wife while she slept and blamed …
Step towards Alzheimer’s vaccine
Researchers in the US and Australia have make a breakthrough discovery in the international quest to discover a new and potentially effective vaccine targeting the pathological proteins associated with Alzheimer’s …
Who will be Health Minister?
Now that the dust is settling after the Coalition’s narrow victory, attention remains on the role health care played in the July 2 election.Last week PharmaDispatch reported that Sussan Ley …
Alan Tuxford in new role at HPS
Pharmacy services provider HPS has announced the appointment of Alan Tuxford to the new role of Director of Pharmacy Practice.Tuxford will bring extensive experience in pharmacy operations to the role, …
Folic acid and vitamin D only supplements recommended in pregnancy
Multivitamin and mineral supplements are unlikely to be needed by most mums- to-be and are an unnecessary expense, concludes a review of the available evidence, published in this month’s issue …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby presents the latest research news relevant to pharmacy Vitamin D and Lung Function Decline in Adults With AsthmaIn this study of 395 adults with asthma, low serum 25(OH)D …
Falling PBS script prices force pharmacies to boost retail revenue
PBS reform is forcing pharmacy operators to boost their retail revenue, a report from IBISWorld, Pharmacies in 2016-7, shows.The report, which warns of troubled times ahead for pharmacy, says the …
Diabetes: worse than we thought
Latest research shows diabetes burden is larger than estimated and rates of amputations in Australia are seriously highA study led by Monash University researchers has found there may be 100 …
Key health groups respond to Coalition win
The Guild, PSA and AMA have responded to the Turnbull government’s re-electionNational President of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, George Tambassis, has passed on his congratulations to the Coalition following …