Smoking cessation medicine analysed in pregnant women
Study finds varenicline use is more effective than nicotine patches in helping pregnant women to quit smoking—but more research on safety is needed A retrospective cohort study has found pregnant …
New NAPSA roles announced
Pharmacy students have shown passion, engagement and resilience during the pandemic, says national president The National Australian Pharmacy Students’ Association (NAPSA) has announced its newly elected Chairs for the 2021/22 …
‘Delta will be coming to your community.’
One pharmacy leader has congratulated the sector on an AstraZeneca milestone – but another warns that this must be viewed as just the beginning “We’ve got a very long way …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Iron deficiency and iron deficiency anaemia in pregnancy Iron deficiency and iron deficiency anaemia are common during pregnancy and are associated …
CSO for vaccine supply?
Pharmacy Guild national president Trent Twomey has questioned why the CSO wasn’t used for pharmacy vaccine supply The Federal Government’s choice to use delivery contracts with Linfox and DHL were …
Impairment stands
A healthcare practitioner has lost her appeal to be reinstated, with a second consecutive four-year ban imposed due to impairment A specialist doctor who was struck off the register in …
Jailed pharmacist ‘another victim of a rapacious shopping centre landlord’
A veteran pharmacist has been reprimanded but will be able to reapply for registration when he leaves jail, after making false PBS claims on high-cost drugs The Queensland Civil and …
‘Pharmacies are still open.’
Don’t wait, mate: More than half of Aussies are avoiding healthcare during COVID-19, but this collaboration urges people not to delay getting help It’s important not to neglect other areas …
One touch is all you need
Have you kept up to date with the 1 July Single Touch Payroll reporting changes? In its most recent edition of ‘Business Adviser: Tips and Advice for Family Business’, leading …
The week in review
With ever more of Australia locked down, it’s no surprise that COVID-19 dominated news again this week… Professional Pharmacists Australia, the Pharmacy Guild of Australia and the Pharmaceutical Society of …
Reacting to allergy symptoms
Australia has been touted as the ‘world’s allergy capital’ due to its high rates of allergies and anaphylaxis, and healthcare professionals say the number of cases continues to rise Allergies …
Scarcity substitution notice issued
Pharmacists now able to substitute alternatives for menopause treatment after a scarcity notification was issued The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has advised of a shortage of all strengths of …