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 …
Minutes and seconds lead to dollars & sense
How can you add two and a half minutes to your customer’s experience, and benefit your business? Glenn Guilfoyle explains The Next Level Australian service standard industry data reveals that …
Critical eye for the PI: understanding product information
This audio presentation discusses the critical analysis skills necessary when using Product Information resources as a patient counselling tool. By Dr Des Williams, senior lecturer at the School of Pharmacy and …
Accurate dispensing and labelling of medicines: a review
When dispensing medication, pharmacists have numerous responsibilities beyond ensuring that the correct label is put on the correct product, with the correct directions, and given to the correct patient. This …