Don’t stockpile meds: TGA
The TGA has issued new advice telling Australians that there’s no need to stockpile medicines, as it could cause access problems for others On Tuesday, the Therapeutic Goods Administration said …
OCP move a ‘blatant grab for votes,’ says AMA
Doctors have criticised Queensland’s move towards downscheduling the Pill and UTI medicines as “a cynical attempt to buy the female vote” Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Health Minister Steven Miles …
Using pharmacist expertise ‘simple sense’
Even without COVID-19, there’s already strain on access to health care, with nearly a quarter of Australians unable to see a GP when they feel they need to A new …
‘It’s already making a big difference.’
Mandatory use of SafeScript will commence from 1 April, with a transition to the national system scheduled for mid 2020 and other jurisdictions in the works In April 2020, the …
Business finalist named
A clear focus on the future and the needs of a community pharmacy in a changing environment are key reasons this pharmacy won the Excellence in Business Management category in …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Association of tramadol use with risk of hip fracture Tramadol was associated with a higher risk of hip fracture than initiation …
More time on the ground
Pharmacists need to play a greater role in aged care facilities, PSA president believes, with access to MBS funding a possibility There is a pressing need for pharmacists to play …
Safety measures
Coronavirus prevention and awareness to be a focus at APP2020 both at a delegate safety level, and for education A number of preventive measures are being brought into place to …
Leading pharmacists honoured
Recognition given to some leading lights of pharmacy in PSA’s NSW awards night Forbes pharmacist Sarah Hazell has been recognised as the NSW pharmacist of the year award at the …
Prescription for pharmacists: planning, empathy and self-care
With pressure being put on pharmacists by people wishing to stockpile medicines and other items, PDL and PSS advise on how you can best respond Professional indemnity insurance provider PDL …
Cap on or cap off?
No cap would be ideal, PSA president says as he outlines the proposals to the HMR and RMMR programs such as expansion of the referral pathway and follow-up reviews PSA national …
Could Oz pharmacies provide free sanitary products?
On International Women’s Day, the peak body for obstetrics and gynaecology is calling for government action to enable free access for women and girls to sanitary products In Australia, more …
