Guild backs Tasmanian Labor’s pharmacy policies
Labor promises that would allow appropriately trained community pharmacies to treat up to 20 conditions would be a welcome change, the Tasmanian Guild branch says As Tasmania approaches its state …
‘Substantial impact’: Pharmacists boost uptake threefold
Aged care sector under pressure but pharmacists “can easily fill the gap”, as large new study shows profession’s role in vaccination Pharmacists have had a “substantial” impact on vaccination uptake …
Changes to the Australian asthma guidelines: how pharmacists can adapt
One in nine Australians report having asthma—that’s 2.9 million people. An estimated 90%+ of asthma hospitalisations are potentially preventable with optimised care in the community. In this webinar, clinical executive …
Research roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Effect of adherence on asthma control: more patient knowledge, more adherence, more control The results of this study revealed that correct, …
Changes to Qld pharmacists prescribing and medicines management services
In its latest alert, PDL has advice for pharmacists in Queensland with an interest in the newly-extended prescribing scope of practice project Changes were made to the Extended Practice Authority …
Making headway: tackling tension headaches
From screening for red flags and identifying medication overuse to advising on lifestyle strategies, pharmacists can support those suffering from tension headaches According to the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) …
New MM2025 Scholarships to support diversity across profession
Applications are now open for four new travel scholarships to attend Medicines Management 2025, says AdPha Advanced Pharmacy Australia has announced four exclusive travel scholarships to support attendance at Medicines …
Task overload and distraction contribute to medication errors: study
A new review has found mental conditions, communication failures and inadequate supervision can lead to medication errors… but which risk factor leads the pack? Issues with communication, coordination and planning …
Ownership is ‘absolutely possible’
“There’s something for everybody” looking to get into pharmacy ownership, broker says Aspiring pharmacy owners are being urged not to buy into misconceptions about the pharmacy market. AP Group’s Western …
Vietnam: the rising star of Southeast Asia
Delegates assembled in the historic trading port of Hoi An in central Vietnam for the opening of the 49th PSA Offshore Refresher Conference in May, writes David Weston With its …
The week in review
Cannabis crackdown as prescribing soars, how the housing crisis has hit pharmacy and NAPSA’s next steps were among the topics that had our readers talking this week Ahpra and the …
Millions of counterfeit and illegal drugs seized in global sting
Counterfeit semaglutide, ivermectin and Botox among record haul of counterfeit medicines seized by Australian authorities as part of Interpol operation Australia records the largest seizures of counterfeit and illegal medicine …