Who’s in charge?
The evidence doesn’t support media claims that certain entities own hundreds of pharmacies, the VPA has warned In its latest circular, the Victorian Pharmacy Authority has a special focus on …
Mixed feelings about medication prices
Opinion is divided among Australian consumers about the cost of medications, with around one third saying they’re too expensive A majority of Australians have given a vote of confidence to …
The week in review
It’s been a busy week, with flooding, movement in COVID-19 vaccination news and a warning on oral methotrexate This week saw some wild weather, which saw Blooms The Chemist pharmacist …
Getting to the guts of your health
Mounting evidence supports the influence of the gut microbiome on our health, so what can you advise people to do? Knowledge about the human gut microbiome has increased significantly over …
Asthma handbook updated
An updated version of the national asthma handbook has been released The National Asthma Council Australia has updated the Australian Asthma Handbook to assist health professionals to provide appropriate management …
Extend trust in pharmacists: Tassone
Newly extended Public Health Emergency Orders in Victoria should be ongoing, says one stakeholder Victoria has extended its Public Health Emergency Orders regarding emergency supply by pharmacists, and dispensing from …
Psychostimulants: do you know the rules?
Are you aware of your obligations regarding the supply of psychostimulants? PDL NSW has issued an update… PDL receives numerous reports and queries relating to the specific rules on correctly …
‘First step’ for jab in WA
One stakeholder is pinning down three key challenges in the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines through WA community pharmacy, as the state legislates to enable pharmacy access Legislation changes in Western …
March 1896: PSA predecessor in court over funds dispute
The big news in Australian pharmacy 125 years ago was a court case relating to the construction of a new building for the College of Pharmacy, Melbourne The Pharmaceutical Society …
Methotrexate error outcomes ‘frequently catastrophic’
Pharmacists need to ensure their own practices are as safe as possible, finds a new report into methotrexate which noted seven deaths and 28 notifications The Pharmacy Board of Australia …
Clinical tips: PMDD
Jala Moushi takes a look at the “murky waters” of a condition which is not uncommon, but often missed by health practitioners BN, a 33-year-old female, presents to my pharmacy …
Four of the best
Bridget Totterman has been named Queensland’s Pharmacist of the Year, while Gilbert Yeates has been recognised with a Lifetime Achievement Award The PSA has recognised some top pharmacists and their …