Everybody needs good neighbours!
Strong relationships in your life, are not built overnight, the same goes for your pharmacy and its relationships with their local community, says Sarah Rendell. If we look at it …
Pollies line up for community pharmacy shots
Deputy Leader of the Nationals Bridget McKenzie and Victorian Health Minister Jill Hennessy both received their flu vaccination from pharmacists in the past week Victorian Health Minister Jill Hennessey, who …
A look at poop culture
Fibre supplement Metamucil conducted an Australia-wide “Poop Culture Report” to take a look at our comfort levels when talking about the toilet Metamucil says that the research aims to help …
The week in review
This week saw the Health Minister show pharmacy a lot of love, as debate about pharmacy and flu continues This week Health Minister Greg Hunt answered a number of questions …
The most common vaccine incident reports
PDL has issued a practice alert on the topic of vaccinations, giving a number of examples of incorrect supply “Vaccinations are a hot topic as the influenza season fast approaches,” …
What to see at APP?
Part 2 of our series where Kos Sclavos gives the lowdown on his top 20 must see sessions at APP2018 11. It’s not what you say…. (Friday PM) – Join …
Snapshot of the sector
The number of pharmacists in Australia has grown slightly, according to new figures from the Pharmacy Board The National Board has released its quarterly registration data, showing that 30,984 pharmacists …
Safety warning: Fluad
There is a risk to patients with latex allergy related to the use of the trivalent influenza vaccine Fluad, the TGA warns Consumers and health professionals are advised that, for …
Dementia link to inappropriate meds use
Medication use – especially unnecessary or inappropriate medications – increases in newly diagnosed dementia patients, new research has found The international longitudinal study, led by University of Sydney in collaboration …
Clinical tips: Cystic Fibrosis
There is no cure for Cystic Fibrosis, but treatment can slow its progression, writes Louis Roller Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder that predominantly affects the lungs, but also the pancreas, liver, kidneys, and intestine. Long-term issues …
Pharmacist loses 3-year defamation court battle
A WA pharmacist has lost Federal Court proceedings against AHPRA and the Pharmacy Board, in which he claimed they had published defamatory statements about him The pharmacist had been convicted …
Medicine reforms ‘good news’: ASMI CEO
Recent medicine reforms, in particular those for complementary medicines, make manufacturers more accountable for product claims, writes Deon Schoombie Complementary medicines are regulated as medicines under the Therapeutic Goods Act …