Pharmacy shampoo recall
Consumers warned to stop using a shampoo sold by leading discount pharmacies due to bacterial contamination fears An urgent recall order has been issued for a shampoo sold in discount …
AIR figures reveal flu vax boost
While some vaccines were impacted by COVID-19, flu vaccination rates increased across all age groups in 2020, according to the Annual Immunisation Coverage Report Influenza coverage increased across all age …
Woolies bids for API
Woolworths has entered the war for control of API, sparking a demand for answers from the Pharmacy Guild Woolworths Group Ltd has announced an on-market bid to acquire 100% of …
World news wrapup: 2 December 2021
Boots UK responds to “sexist surcharge” claims on EC; Canadian police warn of crime outbreak; pharmacies allegedly administered diluted COVID jabs UK: Boots has been urged to get rid of …
The top ten
A medicine for treating depression has climbed the list of top prescribed drugs in Australia, while two antibiotics drop… here’s the top 10 NPS MedicineWise has again published the top …
More questions over label changes
Pharmacy groups have welcomed proposals to alter the advisory labels of a number of medicines, although questions have been raised over new indications for lidocaine The proposals are part of …
The next phase
PDL outlines what pharmacists need to know for the next phase of the COVID-19 vaccination service The PDL Professional Officers have noted a recent reduction in the number of calls …
Support for HIV and blood borne viruses
Health Minister Greg Hunt announced millions in funding to mark World AIDS Day The Federal Government has announced more than $50 million in funding to extend access to HIV treatment …
‘Pharmacists can integrate advice when dispensing meds.’
Summer is here and pharmacy staff are urged to provide advice on sun safety, while a mobile skin-checking station has been launched for its east coast tour Skin Check Champions …
‘It’s just medication.’
How one patient with HIV found his pharmacist… and trust in digital health When Kalkadoon, Barahda Barna and Wangi man Michael Brown first discovered he was HIV-positive, he was living …
Smoking and chronic respiratory conditions
Smoking is an important risk factor in the development of chronic respiratory conditions including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma. Pharmacists conducting comprehensive medication reviews have an opportunity to …
Lupus
Lupus is a chronic condition that results from a malfunctioning immune system. There are different types of lupus; the most common being systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Symptoms include skin rashes, …