Prescribers urged to think about opioids
GPs are being given an “opportunity to reflect” on their opioid prescribing, as part of a new national education program From later this week, GPs across Australia will receive a …
Under investigation
What complaints do the public make about pharmacists? And how do these complaints differ from other health professions? Newly published research has shed light on the demographics of complaints about …
‘It gives me a lot to live for.’
The ABC has interviewed a 90-year-old pharmacist from Taree who has been working in the same pharmacy for nearly 65 years Pharmacist Con Mottee, who works for Saxby’s Pharmacy, Taree, …
Focus on chemical restraint, not prescribing rights
Responses by pharmacy organisations to the Royal Commission into Aged Care interim report are not based on evidence, argues Dr Juanita Breen At the end of October the Royal Commission …
Emergency supply
Department of Health advises that emergency medicine provisions are in place for bushfire affected parts of NSW, Queensland The Federal Department of Health has issued emergency advice to pharmacists in …
Most Influential People in Pharmacy: Lisa Nissen
We speak to the next person in our 14 most influential people in pharmacy campaign, as voted by you Lisa Nissen Head of the School of Clinical Sciences at Queensland …
Naloxone barrier
Stigma related to illicit drug use is preventing some people from accessing the life-saving overdose medicine naloxone, new research shows La Trobe Professor Suzanne Fraser said naloxone is proven to …
Pilot pill testing now: coroner
A fixed location pill testing site run by a pharmacist was among several options considered during a recent inquest into six deaths at music festivals The inquest investigated the deaths …
Social media: the common pitfalls
AHPRA and the National Boards have released a new guide to help registered health practitioners understand and meet their obligations on social media The guide reminds practitioners that when interacting …
Chemist Warehouse’s biggest event of the year
Singles Day has again been “huge” for Chemist Warehouse, as a spokesperson for the discount giant dismisses Israel rumours as “fake news” November 11 is a shopping holiday which has …
Blooms reduces risk for mums in Zambia
Blooms The Chemist has just helped build a new maternity ward to help local women in Zambia The project is the latest in Blooms’ initiatives undertaken as part of its …
Legislation for e-scripts passed
Get ready to ditch the paper: New legislation provides framework for electronic prescriptions Legislative changes passed late last month are paving the way for the use of electronic prescriptions across …