dRx series: Deprescribing sedative hypnotics in older people
Amy Page and Amanda Quek
Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page take a look at sedative hypnotics in older people Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended to achieve improved health …
Lack of remuneration a ‘major deterrent’: OCP study
Pharmacists strongly support contraceptive resupply, but some have concerns around independent prescribing, study finds Oral contraceptive resupply appears to be acceptable to community pharmacists, a qualitative study involving 24 pharmacist …
Why recognition matters: FIP
The International Pharmaceutical Federation is calling for stronger and more consistent systems to recognise pharmacists’ advanced and specialist expertise The Federation (FIP) has now published a new White Paper on …
Department flags drug substitution rules as doctors raise concerns
Survey reveals pharmacists are switching patients to bioequivalent brands of prescribed medicines despite GPs ticking ‘no substitution allowed’ Pharmacists are being warned that they could find themselves in breach of …
Women ‘often put their own healthcare last’
Pharmacist leader speaks on supporting women’s health by taking opportunities to ask about breathing changes Over the past week, Asthma Australia shone a light on women’s health as part of …
‘We haven’t allowed rural pharmacy to grow’
It is nearly impossible to find someone with an understanding of rural pharmacy at the meetings where decisions are made, Heather Volks tells the AJP Podcast AJP Podcast host, Carlene …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Impacts of vaping on children and young people This systematic review identified that vaping has significant short and medium-term adverse health …
Could pharmacist prescribing improve choice and access for women?
If trained pharmacists could undertake consultations for hormonal contraception, around 730,000 fewer GP consultations would be needed each year, new data shows Collectively, this would save women $23 million in …
‘Huge win’ for rural Tasmanian communities
The Tasmanian branch of the Pharmacy Guild has welcomed the state government’s announcement of successful recipients for extended hours care grants Grants have been delivered to local pharmacies in Strahan, …
Ethics ‘the foundation of pharmacy practice’
The International Pharmaceutical Federation has released a new statement of policy on codes of ethics Pharmacy organisations, regulators and educators should strengthen and regularly update their codes of ethics to …
Health minister slams ‘grossly irresponsible’ tobacco policy
Federal Health Minister Mark Butler accuses the Coalition of following One Nation’s lead on tobacco, as the Liberal Party says the pharmacy-only vapes model has failed “Australia’s tobacco wars have …
Tougher laws needed to fight pharmacy assaults: Guild
“No healthcare worker should go to work fearing for their physical safety,” Pharmacy Guild of Australia national president, Professor Trent Twomey says, as reports of assaults against pharmacy workers rise …