Unnecessary medicines sold to ‘unsuspecting customers,’ says GP
Doctors have again lashed out at suggestions that pharmacists could provide more health services, such as a minor ailments service NewsGP reported on a recent study conducted by the University …
SA considers flu jabs for 10-year-olds
South Australian pharmacists may be authorised to provide influenza vaccinations to children as young as 10 The Marshall Government says it is considering regulation changes to allow accredited pharmacists to …
Plan B: How the wholesalers are handling the firestorm challenge
Members of the NPSA have adjusted delivery schedules and seconded other resources to deliver essential medicines during the unprecedented bushfire emergency in NSW and Queensland Team members at Symbion, Sigma …
Risky business
The Asthma Council is cautioning health professionals that with forecasted strong wind, thunderstorms and bushfires across Victoria, their patients may be at risk of serious asthma and hayfever episodes The …
Call for reform
The PSA has recommended four budget measures to the ACT Government, including more pharmacist vaccination The Territory could implement several no- or low-cost initiatives that would significantly improve health outcomes …
An ‘abuse of power’
A health practitioner has been disqualified after injecting himself with morphine from his Doctor’s bag and using the same needle to inject his partner A Sydney doctor has been found …
‘Concern is growing.’
60-day dispensing will in some cases more than halve pharmacy remuneration and “incapacitate” rural pharmacies, says rural pharmacy group Concern is growing among rural pharmacists about the potential impacts of …
Are you satisfied with your pay and working conditions?
Many pharmacy graduates say they are turning their backs on the industry, but how much do satisfaction levels or work-life balance play a role While there are many anecdotal reports …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news No distinct microbiome signature of irritable bowel syndrome In a study of 3356 adults with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) no distinct …
A first for Amcal
Amcal, has officially welcomed members of the pharmacy industry to the launch of its first Amcal+ Life Clinic pharmacy located in Burwood, Melbourne Held at Shop 20 Burwood One Shopping …
Cannabis inquiry to look into patient barriers
A committee will look into regulatory and financial barriers to patients accessing medicinal cannabis in Australia following Greens’ call for inquiry A Senate committee will be exploring the regulatory regime surrounding …
The top 10 stories
Pay, retention and regulatory issues topped the agenda for our readers over the last month These were the ten most read stories on the AJP website from 15/10-15/11 Is there …