Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research PRN Medicines Management for Psychotropic Medicines in Long-Term Care Settings This review oers a description of PRN prescription and administration …
In the honours
A number of pharmacy and industry identities have been recognised in this year’s Australia Day Honours Among those receiving honours in this years awards are: *Emeritus Professor Vivian Bruce Sunderland …
Medicinal cannabis: what pharmacy wants
Low-or-no THC cannabinoids scheduled S4, more education for health professionals, PBS subsidy and national consistency can break down medicinal cannabis access barriers, say pharmacy groups In November 2019, the Senate …
The week in review
It’s been a turbulent week in the pharmacy sector, with considerable debate about aspects of the profession and its future There have been some strong opinions aired over the vote …
Pharmacists: we’re ready
Australian pharmacists say they’re ready to take on a wider range of deprescribed medicines Australian pharmacists believe the profession is ready to “safely and effectively manage” a wider range of …
Clinical tips: Nicotine Replacement Therapy
Pharmacy needs to retain its edge over supermarkets when it comes to NRT, writes Karalyn Huxhagen Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is growing in popularity due to a few reasons: High …
War of words continues over College restructure
College of Pharmacy president refutes “resentful” PSA claims that member vote to accept a Pharmacy Guild-backed proposal was not a “resounding endorsement” The president of the Australian College of Pharmacy …
Cap on or cap off?
A recent column has restarted the debate over whether the Home Medicine Review cap needs to be lifted. Here’s how our readers responded A recent AJP column by pharmacist Karalyn …
‘Pharmacists can and should play a role.’
The majority of our readers believe climate change is happening and closely linked to health – but why do only half believe pharmacists have a crucial role to play? AJP …
Name change could mislead public: AMA
The AMA has slammed a political party that wants to change its name to the Informed Medical Options Party, as the Guild underlines the importance of vaccination Media including The …
Public sees pharmacists as ‘pretend doctors,’ says broadcaster
Disparaging remarks about pharmacists have triggered a flood of more than 2,300 complaints to the UKs communications regulator ITV’s This Morning featured a segment titled “Should chemists tell their customers …
World news wrapup: 23 January 2020
“Secret trade” of termination drugs in the Bahamas; Oprah lauds pharmacist’s work; US pharmacists well trusted Bahamas: The Bahamas Tribune claims to have unearthed a “secret trade” in abortion medication …