Brits back pharmacy
Pharmacies are high up on the list of shops wanted on the ideal high street, a British survey has shown A new YouGov Omnibus survey provided participants with a list …
Keto dieters stripping pharmacies of crucial tests
A pharmacist has called on colleagues to avoid selling urine-testing strips to dieters and keep them for people with diabetes The ABC has reported on the rising interest in weight …
Pharmacy Shark Tank finalists to take the plunge
PSA has announced the three finalists who will pitch an innovative pharmacy idea or product at PSA18 The finalists are set to participate in the Pharmacy Shark Tank at PSA18, …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Patient considerations in the treatment of COPD: focus on the new combination inhaler fluticasone furoate/umeclidinium/vilanterol The pharmacological treatment for stable COPD …
Poll: Are MedsChecks ‘double-dipping’?
A Federal Senator recently questioned whether MedsChecks represent pharmacists being paid for ‘doing their job’. Do you agree? A Federal Senator questioned whether pharmacies should be remunerated for providing services …
‘These pharmacies are motivated by money.’
Pharmacy groups have expressed disappointment at an article which warned consumers of the “dangers” of in-pharmacy health checks On Monday morning Fairfax media carried an article which quoted Royal Australian …
Board developing VAD oversight, reporting standards
Victoria has announced the makeup of its Voluntary Assisted Dying Review Board, including a pharmacist Former Supreme Court judge Betty King QC will chair the Board, Victorian Minister for Health …
TGA explains new advertising landscape
The TGA has published advice on the new advertising code, as well as launching a simplified process for consumers to complain about ads The Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code 2018 came …
Three models of pharmacist prescribing examined
Steps towards pharmacist prescribing could be taken soon, including examining how stakeholders could get involved with its progress The Pharmacy Board held a forum last week to consider the need …
EBOS to take over CWH supply
EBOS Group has announced that it has won the tender to act as the exclusive third party distributor to the My Chemist Group EBOS will deliver pharmaceutical products to the …
SHPA to raise engagement with My Health Record
Another pharmacy peak health body has committed to supporting My Health Record The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia and the Australian Digital Health Agency have partnered to deliver a …
Methoblastin boxes to include new warning
The TGA has released a safety warning on inadvertent overdose of oral methotrexate in the wake of inquest into man’s death from methotrexate toxicity Two weeks ago, Coroner Rosemary Carlin …