Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Pharmacological management of polycystic ovary syndrome Polycystic ovary syndrome is a common endocrine disorder that is associated with diverse symptoms and …
Probiotics in the microbiome era: positive impacts on colic and beyond
This webinar aims to educate pharmacists on how a credible probiotic can improve infant health, particularly when it comes to colic. Join gut microbiome global expert Gianfranco Grompone, Global Scientific …
‘Pregnant women are vulnerable to the whims of market forces’
Experts are warning of a critical shortage of obstetric medicines, putting women at risk of pre-eclampsia and post-partum haemorrhage Supplies of several crucial obstetric medicines are running short in Australia, …
Vision for the future wants empowered pharmacists
A nationally-coordinated response strategy is needed to address fluctuations in medication supply, say one group of pharmacists This is just one of 39 recommendations made in Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha)’s …
Tambassis joins ASX-listed firm’s board
Consumer healthcare business names ex-Guild national president as its new non-executive chair Wellnex Life has appointed former Pharmacy Guild of Australia national president, George Tambassis, as its in-coming chair. The …
PharmX names Bastas alternate director
DBG Health chief commercial officer, Alexander “Sandy” Mellis, joins PharmX board as a non-executive and independent alternate director for Dennis Bastas PharmX Technologies has announced the appointment of Alexander Mellis …
False alarm or false comfort?
Community pharmacy is now in a period of false comfort, after the signing of the 8CPA. But it would take only a small systemic change to tip the industry into …
NDIS: the struggle to include pharmacists
Consultant pharmacists can now provide home medicines reviews and residential management reviews to NDIS recipients—but they still face barriers and hurdles to providing care. Megan Haggan takes a look at …
The week in review
Cost of living was again the focus this week, with the third tranche of 60-day dispensing medicines becoming available The third tranche of medicines became available under 60-day dispensing, prompting …
Slade secures provisional AdPha accreditation
AdPha grants “group-wide” provision accreditation for Slade Pharmacy to run its resident training program Hospital pharmacy group, Slade Pharmacy has received national accreditation to deliver the Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) …
SA move enhances national consistency: PSA
Pharmacists in South Australia are now able to administer medicines to their patients, the state’s office of the chief pharmacist has confirmed The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia welcomed the announcement, …
Cost-of-living measures ‘do not compete’: Department of Health
Patient savings delivered by cutting the PBS general co-payment and 60-day dispensing are “not directly comparable”, health department spokesperson says Cheaper medicines policies implemented by the government are designed …