Clinical tips: deprescribing
A recent case of probable serotonin toxicity provides a good example of the importance of deprescribing, writes Karalyn Huxhagen Deprescribing covers many areas: removing medication that is no longer needed; …
Pharmacist intervention tops the charts
Medication errors are among the most common incidents reported in hospitals, new research has shown The study, led by Monash University and Alfred Health researchers evaluating a collaborative model to …
Working together: Elise & Chris
We look at how pharmacist Elise Apolloni and nurse practitioner Chris Helms collaborate for better patient outcomes in the pharmacy environment Elise Apolloni, Managing Partner at Capital Chemist Wanniassa in …
‘Profits over patient safety’
The RACGP’s president has cited a warning over pharmacists vaccinating children in a “retail environment” amongst the organisation’s efforts over the last year Speaking at the College’s national conference, GP19, …
Qld Guild welcomes new director
The Queensland Branch of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia has appointed Gerard Benedet as its new branch director Mr Benedet is an experienced and dedicated executive with extensive knowledge of …
Qld pollies support pharmacy
Queensland’s premier has recognised the importance of community pharmacy, and supported an expanded role for pharmacists The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Queensland Branch held its Parliamentary Dinner at Queensland Parliament …
Most influential people in pharmacy: Debbie Rigby
We speak to the next person in our 14 most influential people in pharmacy campaign, as voted by you Debbie Rigby Consultant clinical pharmacist General practice pharmacist, Garden City Medical …
World news wrapup: 24 October 2019
Pharmacist jailed for overcharging NHS; pharmacist jailed for role in fentanyl ring; new pharmacists outraged at response to exam cheating South Wales, UK: A pharmacist has been jailed for 16 …
Product shortages
TGA releases list of Ranitidine products impacted by recall Ranitidine tablets and oral liquids are now in short supply as a number of commonly-used brands have been recalled from pharmacies, …
‘Disgusting’ community pharmacy ‘untruths’
NSW guild president slams comments that pharmacies are not competitive, adding the current system benefits the big discounters The community pharmacy “pile-on” during the current negotiations for the Seventh Community …
Which health topic do women most want information on?
New data have shown significant mental health issues among Australian women, with more than a third saying they have had depression or anxiety The results of the fifth annual Jean …
Aged care antimicrobials up
The PSA has taken aim at antimicrobial prescribing in aged care, warning of a significant increase Data released this week show prescription rates for antimicrobials in aged care facilities are …