Weird Science: 2020 edition
If 2020 wasn’t far enough out of the ordinary for you already, the Australian Science Media Centre has put together a list of its top 10 weird science stories… 2020 …
Research Roundup
Treatment of vulvovaginitis Vulvovaginitis usually presents with irritation and vaginal discharge. Bacterial vaginosis typically presents with malodorous (often fishy) vaginal discharge. Antifungals and antibiotics are used in management of vulvovaginitis. …
‘Well that’s no good if you are still taking the methadone…’
Angelo Pricolo writes about a friend and patient who was stable on his methadone treatment, helping kids in sport and active in preventive health… but then stigma reared its ugly …
What does it all mean?
Pharmacists confused over what is, and isn’t an expanded service, a new study reveals A study has found that while many pharmacists express interest in providing ‘expanded services’, they are …
Looking back and looking forward
While 2020 has been a year of unprecedented challenges, pharmacy has a lot to be proud of, and much to build on in 2021, says Kristen Michaels In the next …
TGA conducts safety investigation into antidepressants use in young people
The review was sparked by concerns that increased antidepressant prescribing could be linked to a rise in suicide rates among young people in Australia… but what did they find? The …
Getting in early
TerryWhite Chemmart has launched its influenza vaccination program for 2021 with a ‘direct to consumer’ expression of interest campaign The group says this approach will enable consumers to sign up …
Staying strong
The pharmacy business sales market is staying strong, with many pharmacists believing prices are likely to increase, a survey has revealed A majority of pharmacists believe that pharmacy business sales …
The week in review
The COVID-19 vaccine made headlines this week, in pharmacy and beyond The turf war between pharmacy and GPs is back, this time over the COVID-19 jab, with AMA President Dr …
‘Rights aren’t worth much if they can’t be enforced.’
Industrial relations reforms announced this week will hurt pharmacy workers by undermining pay and conditions, warns one stakeholder This week the Morrison Government announced reforms to the IR system which …
Ensuring a COVID-safe Santa
Does Santa need to defer Christmas due to the pandemic? Or does he need to update his approach to become a virtual Santa, Zoom Santa or click‐and‐collect Santa? Australian experts …
Livelihoods under threat
Thousands of pharmacy and other retail jobs at risk from Jobseeker cuts as businesses and employees are set to suffer financially, MPs tell Parliament Federal parliamentarians have debated the impact …