Declining flu vaccine uptake concerning
Immunisers urged to focus on improving influenza vaccine uptake Pharmacists and other immunisers are being encouraged to “take steps to ensure” their patients are “up to date with all vaccinations”. …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Antidepressants versus placebo for generalised anxiety disorder A Cochrane review has concluded that antidepressants are more effective than placebo at improving …
Facing the hard choice
From the 1978 Mardi Gras to today: the risks of activism as a pharmacist. By Deni Salmon, founder of the Queer Pharmacists of Australia group At around 10 p.m. on …
Award winners ‘inspire the entire profession’
Exceptional pharmacists honoured with PSA’s NSW Excellence Awards Inspirational pharmacists, Ammar Altayib, David North and Lily Pham have been recognised by the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) NSW branch. …
Long-term investment in workforce needed
Government urged to invest in healthcare students to shore up future workforce Pharmacy students should not be forced to choose between their career or covering their rent, Sebastian Harper, the …
Sunscreens: more than sunburn preventers
Skin is fabulous because it helps defend us against the potentially devastating effects of solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation writes Dr Brett MacFarlane But, according to the Melanoma Institute Australia, 95% …
Franchising: The legal view
Pharmacy owners should take their time before committing to a franchise or banner group deal, says Sarah Stoddart, director of Vitality Law Australia. Stoddart told the AJP that pharmacists looking …
My mistake: pharmacists, the second victims of errors
How are pharmacists impacted when they make a mistake in a professional capacity—and what can they do to regain their confidence? Megan Haggan investigates Nobody is immune to making errors—and …
Week in review
Issues relating to pay, discrimination and pharmacist-led supply of oral contraceptives captured the headlines over the last seven days Fresh funding for Medicare will do little to strengthen the health …
Pharmacy assistant pay needs rethink
Boosting pharmacy assistants’ pay could be good for business, recruiter believes Award rates remain the norm for pharmacy assistants (PAs), but owners should consider increasing their wages, Heidi Dariz general …
Home medicines reviews and COPD
Home medicines reviews (HMRs) can provide clinically and statistically significant improvements in health-related quality of life, health status, smoking abstinence and adherence to treatment for people living with chronic obstructive …
Dizziness and vertigo
Dizziness and vertigo are common side effects associated with medications but can also stem from a variety of unique causes, including cardiovascular or breathing pattern problems. Because of this, it …