World news wrapup: 1 December 2022
Pharmacist vaccination support program a huge success; guilty finding over fake scripts; “ageist” response to makeup request London, England: An award-winning scheme that saw community pharmacists support patients to understand …
Myocarditis
Myocarditis, or inflammation of the heart muscle, can cause significant damage to the heart so it is important to advise patients to seek prompt medical attention if there are unexplained …
Supporting the safe and effective use of proton pump inhibitors
Growing evidence suggests that long-term use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) may lead to serious adverse effects. By understanding the pharmacology of PPIs, their role in clinical practice and potential …
Complementary and alternative medicines for weight loss
The complementary and alternative medicine sector of the weight loss market often receives poor press because of the lack of scientific evidence underpinning products. Pharmacists can be implicated in these …
Medicinal cannabis: the role of pharmacists in supporting its rational and safe use by patients
For pharmacists to best support the safe and rational use of medicinal cannabis products, they must be equipped with the relevant knowledge not only about the clinical role of medicinal …
The people of influence
Who did our readers select as the ‘Most Influential People in Pharmacy’? It’s been a very long few years since we last polled our readers to identify the Most Influential …
Is compromised lamotrigine being distributed in Australia?
Faulty batches of generic lamotrigine tablets are being dispensed to patients in Australia, a new study claims, following two adverse reactions Two patients experienced side effects after taking a generic …
Assistant Minister to open Rural Pharmacy Forum
The Assistant Minister for Rural and Regional Health, Emma McBride, will officially open the Rural Pharmacy Forum at APP The Forum, at the Australian Pharmacy Professional (APP) Conference, will be …
‘Simply unacceptable’: Pay boost call for pharmacy interns, grads
With the profession’s undergrads again at the bottom of the salary scale, pharmacy organisations have called for more support for this group Pharmacy undergraduates are again at the top of …
GP pharmacists in UK see complaints rise
Complaints about pharmacists working in general practices have surged by nearly 50% in the past year in England, according to reports, but numbers are also growing More than 2,200 complaints …
Watch: Ask the regulator – Pharmacy Council lifts the lid on the top five issues
Our Pharmacy Council insiders answer your questions on the key areas of complaint to the NSW regulator, and how to prevent regulatory action Caroline Diamantis, pharmacist, pharmacy owner and Pharmacy …
Chemist Warehouse sued by Victoria’s Secret
US beauty and lingerie behemoth alleges discount chain has been carrying counterfeit versions of its fragrances – while CWH declares itself “confident” of product authenticity Victoria’s Secret has taken Chemist …