Medicines use review toolkit
A framework for providing medicines use review (MUR) services has been made available by the International Pharmaceutical Federation FIP released the framework in the form of a publication “Medicines use …
How to manage difficult conversations in pharmacy
This interactive discussion will focus on practical ways to deal with a patient who is agitated, angry or abusive. It will provide some steps that can be taken to: keep …
Missing methadone, forged scripts and a slew of restricted drugs
A pharmacy was investigated after its wholesaler noticed it “purchased amongst the highest quantities of high strength Fentanyl patches and high strength oxycodone tablets of any pharmacy in NSW” The …
Remuneration for interdisciplinary case conferences?
The final report of the MBS Review Taskforce is a win for interdisciplinary collaboration, say pharmacists The PSA has welcomed the final report released by the Medicare Benefits Schedule Review …
Some CBD meds downscheduled
The TGA has announced a final decision to downschedule certain low dose cannabidiol (CBD) preparations These preparations are set to be downscheduled from Schedule 4 (Prescription Medicine) to Schedule 3 …
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 …