Public sees pharmacists as ‘pretend doctors,’ says broadcaster
Disparaging remarks about pharmacists have triggered a flood of more than 2,300 complaints to the UKs communications regulator ITV’s This Morning featured a segment titled “Should chemists tell their customers …
World news wrapup: 23 January 2020
“Secret trade” of termination drugs in the Bahamas; Oprah lauds pharmacist’s work; US pharmacists well trusted Bahamas: The Bahamas Tribune claims to have unearthed a “secret trade” in abortion medication …
Four ways for pharmacists to help
NSW pharmacists could significantly improve health outcomes for the state’s residents, says the PSA – if four strategic measures are implemented “During 2019, our state recorded the highest confirmed …
More safety data needed
Another trial confirms active sunscreen ingredients are systematically absorbed into the body, as FDA calls for more data to establish the safety of 12 ingredients A randomised clinical trial has …
‘Strong and pragmatic advocate’ for pharmacy services to retire
Stakeholders have praised the outgoing Secretary of the Department of Health, as a new leader emerges Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced on Wednesday that Glenys Beauchamp PSM has decided to …
Looking behind the curtain
The reality of medication reviews is a program full of band-aids and add-ons, argues Karalyn Huxhagen When Home Medicine Reviews (HMRs) were launched, we were promised interactive programs with GPs …
‘At least my computer doesn’t nag me when I reach for the biscuits.’
Pharmacists shouldn’t be telling customers to lose weight, or they may risk turning people away to online pharmacies, argues this commentator A National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) …
Pharmacies ‘often targeted on weekends and after hours’
There has been a recent spate of fraudulent S8 prescriptions along the east coast of Australia, indemnity insurance provider warns Pharmaceutical Defence Limited (PDL) is reminding pharmacists to remain vigilant …
Change brewing for tenants
What do amendments to Victoria’s Retail Leases Act mean for pharmacy? Stephanie McGrath takes a look The recent Retail Leases Amendment Bill in Victoria introduced changes to leases for retail …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Benefits and harms of intensive glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes The body of evidence shows no meaningful benefit …
College takeover wins approval
Members of the Australian College of Pharmacy have accepted a proposal for it to be effectively taken over by a branch of the Pharmacy Guild According to College President Chris …