Indexation ‘a minimum’ for pharmacy programs
Pharmacists delivering medicines safety programs in aged care facilities and in patients’ homes need sustainable funding, says PSA strategic agreements lead negotiator, Brooke Shelly Indexed increases to the fees paid …
Unapproved peptides ‘pose growing public health risk’
Health leaders voice concerns over increased availability, promotion and use of unapproved peptides Australians are being urged to steer clear of peptide products that are not listed on the Australian …
Opioid use down amid tighter scripts
The combination of wastewater and PBS data paints a picture of how opioid use is changing, with environmental health scientists suggesting tighter script controls are likely helping Oxycodone and fentanyl …
Advice amendment on acid
The TGA’s scheduling committee have recommended a change to the safety advice for azelaic acid Australian regulators have recommended altering the advice given to patients when using azelaic acid. The …
The week in review
Pharmacy prescribing received renewed attention, strengthened ownership laws and Sigma walking away from Boots were among our top stories this week A group of seven organisations, including the Royal Australian …
PSA seeks harm reduction champion
PSA launches search for a pharmacist to become its spokesperson on harm minimisation The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) is inviting pharmacists to submit expressions of interest to become its first harm reduction champion. The organisation is …
Drug policy ‘dangerously out of balance’: Pennington Institute
Overdose deaths hit record level as a “predictable consequence of policy failure”, advocacy group says A community-wide response is needed to address the rising number of overdose deaths in Australia, the Pennington Institute …
24-hour pharmacy limits hospital visits
Pharmacies operating round the clock are delivering “better care” and keeping patients out of hospital, a South Australian Assembly member says Out-of-hours visits to South Australia’s first 24/7 pharmacy have surpassed 600,000 since …
TGA issues pharmacy advertising alert
The regulator listed examples of how community pharmacies can fall foul of the rules The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has released new advertising guidance, reminding pharmacists about laws regarding promotion …
Privacy matters, OTC contraceptive study finds
Patients were more likely to support a pharmacist prescribing OTC oral contraceptives if the professional had extra training, could provide affordable care and a private setting, according to a recent …
PharmX shares details on growth runway, Sigma partnership
The listed company has detailed plans to grow its marketplace, engage in M&A and expand its international footprint Pharmacy technology platform PharmX has lifted the lid on its growth plans, …
Chemist fined for sale of medicated wine
Court convicts pharmacist in case that has repercussions for the entire sector It’s June 1942, and Queensland’s community pharmacy network is digesting a ruling made against a Brisbane chemist, the Australasian Journal of Pharmacy …