Pathology tests and results: the pharmacist’s role. Part 3: Therapeutic drug monitoring
This is the final article in a three-part series. It explores factors to consider when interpreting therapeutic drug monitoring results. The first article (published in the AJP, August 2019) discusses …
Pharmacists ‘crucial’ to the healthcare team
Doctors and nurses join forces in call for investment into aged care services, but pharmacists need to be added to the conversation The Australian Medical Association (AMA), jointly with the …
Legal roundup: Theft, forgery and supplying meth
Three health professionals have been found guilty of professional misconduct in separate cases related to drugs, including use of false prescriptions Two nurses and a doctor, all from Queensland, have …
Extending the uncertainty
Two month scripts remain under “careful review” Minister tells media Extending prescription lengths for some medicines to two months remains “under careful review” by the Federal Government, Health Minister Greg …
New listings
Patients with intestinal failure associated with Short Bowel Syndrome and those suffering spasticity in the upper limbs will have access to greater medicinal support, thanks to new and amended PBS …
‘Adapt or perish’ as CWH expands in NZ
The New Zealand media warns of a “bloodbath” in the pharmacy sector, as Chemist Warehouse advertises for staff in two new locations Stuff reports that the Australian discount giant is …
‘Are they on a power trip?’
Pharmacists are “overstepping moral boundaries” by asking their patients questions, a freelance writer has claimed Using examples from the US where pharmacists had conscientious objections to dispensing certain medicines, freelance …
The endowment effect
There’s a very good reason why you need to be aware of market conditions and not let your emotions rule when you’re selling your pharmacy, explains Natalie Sirianni It’s called …
The week in review
Pharmacists around the world celebrated World Pharmacists’ Day this week, including with launches in Australia Here’s how pharmacists in Australia celebrated the day… and here’s what pharmacists around the world …
Struck off for at least 20 years
A Sydney GP who was found guilty of murdering his wife, using insulin meant for another patient, has been deregistered On 8 December 2016, former doctor Brian Kenneth Crickitt was …
Banned for life
An unregistered “health practitioner” who operated a naturopath business has been permanently prohibited from offering any health services The NSW Health Care Complaints Commission says it investigated a number of …
Recurring non-compliance: compounding warning
The Victorian Pharmacy Authority says it continues to find cases of complex compounding being undertaken in inappropriate circumstances The VPA highlighted the issue of complex compounding in its latest circular, …