World news wrapup: 3 October 2024
UK pharmacist action may see Saturday closing; California vetoes bill to reign in pharmacy benefit managers; Ireland outlines vision for future UK: British pharmacy publication Chemist+Druggist has polled its readers …
What do you see?
Eye-tracking study looks at how pharmacists engage with information when making decisions about drug dosing With barriers to the use of drug dosing software programs including poor usability and suboptimal …
Investors betting on Sigma, CWH merger green light
‘Amber light’ issues raised in the ACCC’s Statement of Issues relating to Sigma’s proposed merger with Chemist Warehouse are likely to turn green, an investment analyst says Investment banking firm, …
Be aware or beware of wrong patient errors – part 2
This alert provides insights into the common causes of wrong patient incidents and provides suggestions preventative strategies PDL has recently released the Practice Alert ‘Be aware or beware of wrong …
TGA updates vape standards
Regulator strengthens standards for nicotine vaping products and devices Updated product standards for therapeutic vaping products are being introduced as part of the broader reforms relating to nicotine vapes. The …
‘Milestones’ achieved: increased pharmacist reviews, RTPM
Pharmacist-led programs and reviews are increasing in line with significant reductions in medication-related harms, report finds Substantial improvements have been made towards reducing medication errors and adverse drug events in …
Pharmacists warned to be on lookout for fake ‘Ozempic’ pens
The counterfeit pens appear to be relabelled insulin pens, with one life-threatening adverse event already reported in Australia The TGA has issued a safety alert over counterfeit Ozempic-labelled pens entering …
Sigma makes offer to get CWH merger approved
ACCC pushes back announcing a decision on Sigma Healthcare’s proposed merger with Chemist Warehouse by a fortnight for further consultation Amcal and Discount Drug Store franchisees will be allowed to …
Research roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Risk of dementia after initiation of sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors versus dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors in adults aged 40-69 years with type 2 diabetes This …
Dealing with aggression in pharmacy
By helping to understand the nature of a person’s behaviour, this article, together with the accompanying CLASHED Action Plan, aims to provide measures to help pharmacists manage and mitigate aggressive …
The A to Z of ED
Pharmacists play a critical role in the treatment of erectile dysfunction. With appropriate counselling, a pharmacist can shape the outcome for patients. By Tim Stewart, a clinical men’s health pharmacist …