ATAGI shifts Covid vaccine preference
Monovalent Omicron XBB.1.5 Covid-19 vaccines are now the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation’s (ATAGI’s) preferred option for individuals aged five years and older ATAGI has updated its guidance regarding …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Embedded on-site aged care pharmacists in Australia Qualitative semistructured interviews explored the roles of early adopters of Australia’s embedded on-site pharmacist …
Appeal over pharmacist’s Airtasker lawyer claim
Unable to practise pharmacy after he was disqualified from re-obtaining his registration, a pharmacist claimed he was a practising lawyer on Airtasker The district court of Queensland has heard the …
Supplement sellers still keen on Chinese trade
Blackmores boss enthusiastic but Swisse owners feeling the pinch in paediatric market Swisse vitamins owners have described China as “a pivotal market” accounting for over 70% of its revenue but …
Pharmacy the solution to GP shortage
Expanding pharmacists’ scope of practice is the key to improving access to affordable healthcare in Australia, Guild leader claims Ongoing structural problems in Australia’s general practice sector can be alleviated …
The OTC top 10
Have you ever wondered what are the biggest selling over-the-counter products around the country? There’s some surprises when you look at the top 10 best sellers 1. Sugar… The biggest …
Point-of-care testing barriers highlighted
Point-of-care testing in community pharmacies is becoming more common, and is strongly correlated with health outcomes and cost savings A new report by the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) examines the …
South Australia green lights pharmacist prescribing
South Australian government backs community pharmacists to ease pressure on public hospitals Pharmacists in South Australia will be able to diagnose and treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) from March …
Price must be right to bulk bill
Adequate funding must be secured before pharmacists would be willing to provide bulk billed services If pharmacists are to step into the breach and provide services GPs “won’t bulk bill …
Let me entertain you!
What exactly are entertainment expenses? Victoria Le from Peak Strategies looks into the tax rules around employee entertainment Discover the Joys of the Festive Season Can you believe it? We’re …
The week in review
Some key reports, congratulations, more losses from the profession and more debate over 60-day dispensing all made the news this week This week health minister Mark Butler told the Guild …
The maternal link revealed
Maternal health plays a pivotal role in the overall development of the infant, and our understanding of this role is evolving. The latest advances in science and knowledge are allowing …