A Guild leader says the organisation will do “whatever it takes” to defend the current pharmacy model, as Amazon applies for another health trademark Amazon has reportedly filed an application …

Tambassis congratulates community pharmacies across Australia, and says their crucial role should be recognised in the 7CPA – but ‘time is running out’ on negotiations Pharmacy Guild national president George …

A group of researchers, statisticians and clinicians, including doctors and pharmacists, have called for an independent audit and review of The Lancet’s large hydroxychloroquine study Last month, a large observational …

PBS issues new claiming advice on opioid combinations as listing changes take effect From yesterday (1 June 2020) Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) listings have changed for opioid products.  The PBS …

What roles can a specialised COVID pharmacist play? One Australian hospital found out The deployment of a specialised COVID pharmacist position has “proven a key and responsive member of the …

Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news COVID‐19 diagnosis and management: a comprehensive review This article summarises the currently available data on the clinical features of and treatment …

The VPA conducted 20 panel hearings in the first three months of this year alone, with 12 of these resulting in a reprimand and eight in a caution The Victorian …

A new pre-filled autoinjector for at-home administration of mepolizumab will be reimbursed by the PBS from 1 June Patients with severe refractory eosinophilic asthma can now choose to receive treatment …

Temporary measures allowing community pharmacists to provide one-month supply of a patient’s regular medication when they can’t get a script should be made permanent, argues rural group While COVID-19 and …

Symbicort is now PBS-listed for any form of asthma severity – mild, moderate or severe. So how should this change your conversations with patients asking for an OTC blue puffer? …

IMMUNITY AND IMMUNE HEALTH MINI-SERIES Cough is a common symptom that, when it becomes bothersome, prompts people to seek healthcare advice. Acute cough, which most often follows an upper respiratory …

The COVID-19 pandemic provides unique opportunities for pharmacists to support public health efforts by identifying groups at risk of severe illness or death, while continuing to provide direct patient care. …