June MIMS update
The latest in medicines news from MIMS, with new products, presentations, indications and safety changes New products Loncastuximab tesirine (Zynlonta) is an antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) targeting CD19. The monoclonal immunoglobulin …
Cough in pharmacy – Episode 4: Cough guidelines and pharmacy staff education
Episode 4: Dr Brett MacFarlane and Jala Moushi conclude this cough series with tips on cough treatment guidelines that pharmacists need to be aware of, and training for pharmacy staff …
Guild moves to address S100 concerns
Pharmacists are being reassured that they will be paid appropriately for Section 100 medicines impacted by the new wholesaler mark-up, despite discrepancies in pricing displayed on some dispensing software platforms …
Cough in pharmacy – Episode 3: Matching the product format to the cough patient profile
Episode 3: Now we’re in pharmacy, in consultation with the patient. What should the pharmacist be mindful of in terms of the patient profile? Jala Moushi and Dr Brett MacFarlane …
Cough in pharmacy – Episode 2: Helping patients choose cough products
Episode 2: In the large cough and cold category, how can pharmacists assist patients in this self-select market? And when assisting with a cough product choice, what are some important …
Cough in pharmacy – Episode 1: The cough journey
Episode 1: How many patients presenting with a common cold also have a cough? And how can pharmacy staff help patients differentiate between a dry or chesty cough? Jala Moushi …
Safety alert for pharmacy supplement ingredient
Rare liver injuries have been linked to the herbal substance found in more than 300 approved medicines, according to the TGA The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued a renewed …
dRx series: Deprescribing antiepileptics in older people
Amy Page and Amanda Quek
Dr Amy Page and Amanda Quek discuss the complex issues around deprescribing antiepileptics Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended to achieve improved health outcomes through …
PharmX renews NDSS deal
Pharmacy technology provider signs two-year extension to its NDSS agreement Pharmacists will continue to have access to National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) supplies through PharmX’s ordering platform, with the company …
Data breaches hit record high
Healthcare providers continue to be Australia’s top source of notifiable data breaches, new figures from the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner reveal Data breaches impacting the healthcare sector are …
‘Regulatory uncertainty’ hinders telepharmacy uptake
Financial constraints, workload and privacy concerns also contribute to lack of adoption by community pharmacies, new Australian study finds Regulatory uncertainty, including ambiguous licensing requirements, liability concerns and inconsistent policies …
TGA fines unapproved botox importer
Regulator issues infringement notices totalling $11,880 to a registered nurse for alleged unlawful importation of unapproved cosmetic injectables Health practitioners and businesses must understand their obligations under the Therapeutic Goods …