Seven key predictors could cut inappropriate antibiotic use
Seven key predictors could help GPs identify which children do and don’t need antibiotics when they’re sick with a cough, a new study suggests.The researchers say the decision-making tool may …
Women in pharmacy: Key dates in history
As part of our ongoing series on women in pharmacy, we thought we’d step back in time to look at some key dates highlighting women’s role in shaping the profession …
What health issues do women worry about most?
A round up of the top 5 concerns as reported by women surveyed across the countryJean Hailes conducted a survey of Australian women and compiled the results into a report …
The week in review
It’s been a big week internationally for pharmacy, with the International Pharmaceutical Federation holding its world congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina… where several Australian achievements have been recognisedPSA won an …
Drunk man breaks into pharmacy, goes to sleep
Most hotels could tell a few embarrassing stories about drunk guests trying to find their bedroom and sleeping in the wrong place – but it’s unusual for a pharmacy.One pharmacy …
FDA warning on opioids and benzos
The US Food and Drug Administration is adding Boxed Warnings – its strongest warnings – to the drug labelling of all prescription opioid pain medicines, prescription opioid cough medicines, and …
Clinical tips: stroke
How can pharmacists help prevent stroke? writes Ben BasgerAbout 50, 000 Australians have a stroke (cerebrovascular accident or CVA) per year. Factors that increase the risk of stroke are increased …
NPS MedicineWise rejects ‘selling out’ to big pharma claim
The not-for-profit vehemently denies claims by leading medical publication that it has “sold its soul to big pharma”CEO Dr Lynn Weekes has written a lengthy letter hitting back at claims …
Kirrily Chambers joint winner of diabetes award
Australia’s first pharmacist to qualify as a Credentialled Diabetes Educator has tied with a founding ADEA member to be awarded National Credentialled Diabetes Educator of the Year 2016.Kirrily Chambers, a …
Metformin supply crisis worsens
Availability of all extended release products now limited: TGAThe crisis over low supply of metformin has worsened, with all extended release products now being classified as having limited availability.On 17 …
Pharmacy Board sets fees for 2016/17
The Pharmacy Board of Australia has announced the national registration fees for pharmacists for 2016/17The general registration fee has been set at $328, limiting the increase to indexation.It will apply …
What you said: Ramsay, overdose and greedy capitalism
It’s been a busy week for reader comments, with hot topics including our report on prescription overdose deaths, Ramsay Health Care looking to operate community pharmacies, and whether or not …