Pharmacists considered more ethical than doctors
In a broad survey of Australians, pharmacists scored higher than GPs and dentistsAccording to the Governance Institute Ethics Index released this month, about 42% of those surveyed rated pharmacists as “somewhat …
Non-drug interventions: peanut allergy, glue ear and more
We look at the latest non-drug intervention updates provided by the RACGPGlue earGlue ear is the most common chronic condition of childhood, says the RACGP, with 80% of children affected at …
Pharmacists’ role is too limited: Duckett
Guild welcomes Grattan Institute leader’s comments in favour of a broader role for pharmacists in AustraliaDoctors are seeing patients for conditions that allied health professionals such as pharmacists could manage, …
The most expensive drugs
US report highlights the expensive new medications that may be heading our wayA lot of attention has recently been given to the economic impact on pharmacy’s stocking expensive new hepatitis …
Getting the cost down
One quarter of PBS scripts now under co-pay, report revealsMore than one quarter of all PBS/RPBS dispenses are now under co-pay prescriptions, a new PBS report reveals.Released on Monday 18 …
Getting to grips with colds and flu
The overwhelming sea of over-the-counter cold and flu treatments will have many customers turning to their pharmacist for advice, writes Leanne PhilpottIf we’re honest I think all of us at …
Calling all innovators
AJP is supporting the 2016 UTS/AstraZeneca Innovative Pharmacist of the Year awardThe AstraZeneca Innovative Pharmacist of the Year 2016 will open for nominations on Wednesday 20 JulyTo nominate or for …
World News Wrapup: 20 July 2016
Pharmacy news from around the world, including more reports of Clonidine overdoses in childrenJakarta, Indonesia: Police have named 14 hospitals and eight midwife clinics which allegedly administered fake vaccines to …
Safety tips for pharmacy staff
With criminals targeting pharmacies across Australia, we look at the best ways to prepare your staff and ensure their safetyPolice are currently investigating a string of armed robberies of pharmacies …
Evidence for complementary medicines: the value of science and traditions
Brenda Davy takes a look at the the evidence base for CMsComplementary medicines have existed for centuries and have provided the basis for many of the formulations of ‘conventional’ medicines …
Pharmacists urged to check patient inhaler technique
Australian research shows up to 90% of patients incorrectly use their inhalers for asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)The National Asthma Council Australia is urging pharmacists and other health …
The price isn’t right
Statins to experience further price disclosure hitA number of the most commonly used medicines are going to experience additional price drops in the newly released October price disclosure cycle.Highly prescribed …