Clinical Tips: Peyronie’s disease
Not many people talk about it, but Peyronie’s disease affects a good number of men, writes Brad Butt Peyronie’s disease occurs when plaques (segments of fibrotic or scar-like tissue) form …
‘Becoming an exposure site places huge pressure on a pharmacy.’
The ACT’s Chief Minister has signalled wider use of rapid antigen tests, while pharmacists call for funded tests Chief Minister Andrew Barr told reporters this week that some fully vaccinated …
Suspended after vaccine ‘poison’ comments
A health professional has been reprimanded after he took part in a YouTube video called “Nazi vaccine regime in Australia” The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has heard the case …
Driving the agenda
Amanda Seeto, Guild national councillor, speaks about her passions for increasing the number of women in pharmacy leadership, and for improving medicines safety processes Amanda Seeto, Queensland Pharmacy Guild state …
The self-care perspective
Deon Schoombie, CEO of Consumer Healthcare Products Australia talks about pharmacy’s role in self-care education and the latest developments on medicine scheduling Dr Deon Schoombie, CEO of Consumer Healthcare Products …
‘Troubling’ system under fire
Pharmacy is the only healthcare profession in Australia that ties provision of clinical services to the value of the medicine prescribed, argues leader Pharmacist clinical services should be funded separately …
World news wrapup: 23 September 2021
Pharmacist indicted over alleged drug ring; crackdown on pharmacies without pharmacists; staff arrested over fake COVID-19 vaccination certificates Grosse Point Park, Michigan: A pharmacist has reportedly been charged with dispensing …
Unclear when Champix drought will end
Pfizer embarks on total US recall because of carcinogen concerns A total voluntary recall of Pfizer’s smoking cessation drug in the US last week because of continued concerns around carcinogen …
The key to successful digital health
Pharmacists can be a “driving force” in moving new technologies into everyday practice, says FIP Digital transformation of health care may allow for more inclusive, equitable and ethical use of …
Temporary registration granted
From Wednesday, thousands of extra health practitioners can join the COVID-19 response through a new temporary sub-register established by Ahpra and the National Boards The 2021 pandemic response sub-register was …
Protests an affront to pharmacists: union
The union representing employee pharmacists says this week’s protests against COVID-19 regulations are offensive to its members As Melbourne endures a third day of sometimes violent protests against lockdown measures …
First Qld kids get Moderna jabs
Queensland community pharmacies have begun administering Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations Queensland families, including children aged 12 and over, are now able to more easily access mRNA COVID-19 vaccines with community pharmacies …