Opioids not superior in chronic back pain
A US clinical trial has found that non-opioid pain medicines are just as good as opioids in chronic back, hip or knee pain The small, year-long study, which focused on …
Call to lift RMMR cutbacks
Pharmacists are calling for restrictions on RMMRs to be lifted after study results reveal “concerning” levels of psychotropic overuse in aged care settings A new study published in the Australian …
A point of difference
AJP chats with the Priceline Pharmacy corporate team about how the brand competes with discount chains and its renewed focus on professional services Interviewees: Tamalin Morton, Priceline Pharmacy General Manager …
‘False’ claims Govt is ignoring vaccine calls: Hunt
The Federal Government has launched a campaign to encourage childhood vaccination, as the Health Minister hits back at claims it’s ignoring calls for more vaccines Areas of low vaccination rates …
Suspicious fire damages only pharmacy in town
A historical tourist attraction has donated temporary premises to a pharmacy following a suspicious fire Last week Tasmania Fire Service attended a fire at West Coast Realty on the main …
BD acquires Dose Innovations
BD has announced that it has completed the acquisition of assets from Dose Innovations In January Dose Innovations entered voluntary administration, with turnaround, restructuring and insolvency advisory firm Cor Cordis …
Physios asked to ‘show empathy’ for codeine-seeking patients
In line with moves to promote physiotherapy as an alternative to opioids, the TGA has produced advice for physios The RACGP has encouraged GPs to refer patients to physiotherapists as …
Funding confusion
Senate committee pharmacy grants claims were confused, PSA president clarifies Both questions from Senators and responses from Department of Health officials at a recent Senate Estimates Committee meeting were misinformed, …
Pharmacy grants questioned
Major government investments in pharmacy come under question in federal parliament A couple of key pharmacy funding programs have been raised in recent Senate estimates hearings, and have prompted a …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Treatment of vaginal atrophy with estriol and lactobacilli combination The combination of a vaginal ultra-low dose of 0.03 mg of …
‘You’re not retailers.’
Women in pharmacy were urged to develop a strong business plan and identity at a Melbourne conference this week Pharmacists do more than just sell products, pharmacy finance expert Frank …
Tribunal puzzled by pharmacist’s offending
A pharmacist’s registration has been cancelled after he supplied drugs to several patients without a prescription – and attempted to shift blame to his employers Pharmacist James Fearon was arrested …