WA to probe wage theft
The union for employee pharmacists has welcomed an inquiry into wage theft Last week, the Western Australian Government announced that it would begin an inquiry into wage theft in February, …
Apps ain’t apps
When it comes to health and wellbeing, there’s an app for that… or is there? Australians are being urged to exercise caution when downloading health and wellbeing apps, after new …
A pinch of high-risk medicines
In its latest communication to members, PDL has advised pharmacists how to handle themselves in “APINCH” – when dealing with high-risk medicines A is for Antimicrobials The first medicine class …
PSOTY Wildcard winner announced
Alyssa Murray from Queensland has been chosen as the Pharmacy Student of the Year Wildcard entry Alyssa Murray from Queensland has won the National Australian Pharmacy Students’ Association (NAPSA) Wildcard …
Is this script forged?
PDL has offered advice on whether a prescription could be forged, and what pharmacists should do if they suspect they’ve been handed a fake Scott Ames, principal at Meridian Lawyers, …
The costs of longer-length scripts
Anthony Tassone refutes recent claims around longer-length prescriptions, and looks at their drawbacks A recent article in the Medical Journal of Australia, written by Dr Evan Ackermann, cannot go unchallenged …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news The association between neonatal vitamin D status and risk of schizophrenia Findings from a large Danish case-control study suggests that neonatal …
Recognised by the nation
Community and hospital pharmacists honoured for their contributions to the nation Geoff Pritchard, head of the Sydney Olympics pharmacy, was among the cast of community and hospital pharmacists who gained …
A profession of honour
PSA and Guild leaders and leading academics top a huge cast of pharmacy Australia Day honours recipients A bumper cast of pharmacists has been named in this year’s Australia Day …
MHR deadline looming
The Australian Digital Health Agency has highlighted that anyone can choose to have or delete a My Health Record at any time in their life, as the number of connected …
Looking to the future
Discounters, different models of practice… Community pharmacy is facing more change than ever before, but leading pharmacists and owners say it’s all about being sure of what you offer Recognised …
Clinical tips: overweight and obesity
You can help if your patients’ willpower on weight is flagging, write Esther Lau and Lisa Nissen Many of us are probably carrying around a few extra kilos after the …