Fake practitioner a ‘real risk to patients’
The case of a woman who worked as a nurse, when she was not, should sent a message to all people falsely claiming to be health workers, says Ahpra Ahpra …
Mould growth prompts TGA alert
A Swisse collagen product has been urgently recalled, the TGA says The TGA has announced an urgent nationwide recall of Swisse’s Beauty Collagen Glow Gummies because of the discovery of mould …
Treat first, then relieve
A lot has changed in pharmacy during the pandemic, however Glenn Guilfoyle says many pharmacies may still not be taking every opportunity to ask patients the right questions After more …
The week in review
There was lots of regulatory news this week, as we count down the days until the Federal Election… and find out how pharmacists may vote The Health Professional Councils Authority …
Optimising ovulation
Lifestyle factors can play an important role in maintaining healthy ovulation and boosting natural fertility Women who are actively trying to start a family, planning for the future or even …
Pharmacist owns up to taking expired, unwanted drugs
A pharmacist’s chronic pain since a “terrible” car crash—which had her facing the prospect of a foot amputation—led her down the path of opioid dependency The car accident, which happened …
Priceline class action ceases—for the moment
Judge allows case to be dismissed after litigation funder withdraws… but if Labor is elected, proceedings could begin again A class action by disgruntled former Priceline franchisees, who alleged the …
Pharmacy divided at the polls
Nearly a third of AJP readers are throwing their support behind political players other than the two major parties After the Federal Election was called, the AJP asked you which …
Clinical tips: Anxiety
Anxiety disorders are very common, yet also often untreated or misdiagnosed, writes Louis Roller Anxiety is a normal and necessary human emotion that helps us avoid dangerous situations or heightens …
No trademark for Priceline pink
Not enough of the colour used for it to be ‘distinguishing’, IP Australia rules Priceline has lost its bid to protect usage of what it claimed to be its “trademark” …
‘Untidy situation’ as patient punches CWH pharmacist
A pharmacist was allegedly assaulted by a patient who had been asked to wait for his COVID jab Police have arrested a customer who went to a Chemist Warehouse in …
‘I got a frantic call from my old boss…’
Workforce woes, vaccination and QUM programs… we round up some interesting comments from over the past week Our story, ‘The most exploited health professionals in Australia’, followed up on a …