Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Vitamin D for the Prevention of Disease The new Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline suggests empiric vitamin D for those aged …
‘I was not okay:’ burnout expert
Dr Karlee Johnston opens up about her own experience with burnout, and how a colleague started a difficult but vital conversation Recently, I have been talking to different health professional …
Aussies missing out on medicines due to cost
The cost of living crisis is hitting hard as three-quarters of Australians make health care changes to make ends meet And low-to-middle income earners are particularly affected, according to new …
Prescribing framework review
Ahpra is set to review the Prescribing Competencies Framework – Embedding quality use of medicines into practice, second edition Ahpra noted in a statement that the framework, originally developed and …
Shingles vaccination reaches new high
New data from the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance shows the widened availability of Shingrix has had a significant impact on jab rates The NCIRS notes that on …
Poll: Are pharmacy conferences becoming too expensive to attend?
Conferences provide an opportunity for pharmacists to connect with their peers, but with cost-of-living pressures mounting are they becoming too expensive to attend? Pharmacy events offer pharmacists a chance to …
NT pharmacists set for scope expansion
Christmas is set to come early for patients in the NT, with pharmacist-initiated UTI treatment to start in December Northern Territory-based pharmacists will see their scope of practice expand before …
Union welcomes ‘right to disconnect’
Guild urged to monitor members’ behaviour to ensure compliance with new ‘right to disconnect’ legislation Employee pharmacists “should not be expected to resolve clinical or business issues outside their regular …
Embracing Artificial Intelligence: beyond the hype
While many in pharmacy are sceptical, or even scared, about the rise of artificial intelligence, Robert Sztar says it should be able to improve many aspects of business management Scrolling …
The week in review
Politicians talk paid placements and vaping, while organisations looked at medicines shortages and we rounded up research and business news The Greens told Parliament that all students, not just those …
Postpartum contraception: a matter of choice
While contraception is an important consideration in the postpartum period, many new mums are simply too busy to think about it. Sheshtyn Paola explores factors to consider, the methods available …
Pharmacy generosity helps sick kids
Blooms The Chemist has now donated more than $2 million to help Make-A-Wish Australia grant life-changing wishes for sick kids Celebrating the milestone, Blooms The Chemist said that since 2016 …