Here’s what happened when codeine was made prescription only
No, the sky didn’t fall in, write Rose Cairns, University of Sydney and Nicholas Buckley, University of Sydney Fears switching the painkiller codeine to a prescription only medicine would lead …
Fee hike to cover complaints
Over the past four years, the NSW pharmacy council has seen a 62% increase in the number of complaints against pharmacists… The Pharmacy Council of New South Wales has announced …
Clinical tips: Bipolar disorder and impact on diabetes
Carlene McMaugh discusses the link between bipolar disorder and diabetes mellitus… including the role of treatment The link between Bipolar Disorder and Diabetes Mellitus has been well documented for several …
Pharmacy research falls short
A systematic review has identified areas of pharmacy-related research that were not conducted to the highest standard or where reporting is inadequate Improvements can be made to pharmacy research practice …
‘Massive and abrupt’ drop in codeine poisonings
Codeine sales and codeine-related poisoning calls have plummeted since the 1 February 2018 upschedule of low-dose codeine to Prescription Only New research led by the University of Sydney and published …
Pharmacy accused of poor treatment of methadone patients
A Guild leader says improvements are needed to the way Australia offers opioid replacement therapy, following an article attacking pharmacists for perpetuating stigma Writing in 10 Daily, freelance journalist Katie …
TWC’s plans: the next 12 months
TerryWhite Chemmart has announced to its 300 supplier partners the progress that the brand has made on differentiating its customer and Network Partner offer A focus on stronger execution, and …
Pain and opioids and the bigger picture
NPS MedicineWise has launched an education campaign for health professionals and consumers about opioids The campaign looks at the role of opioids in the management of chronic, non-cancer pain and …
Recall underway
Recall notice issued for several Zantac brands following contamination fear The TGA is advising consumers and health professionals that several ranitidine-containing products have been removed from the Australian market due …
Self-care: 14 professional responsibilities
Governments and health insurers should include self-care as an important element of the care continuum, says FIP In its new joint statement of policy with the Global Self-Care Federation, the …
‘Pharmacies compete fiercely on script prices.’
The current system benefits patients and drives competition on medicines, argues this community pharmacist The main features of the Australian Healthcare system are the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) and the …
World news wrapup: 3 October 2019
Homicide cops investigate death after pharmacy allegedly supplies tainted glucose solution; undercover reporter gets opioids without scripts; pharmacist crowned Miss Thailand Cologne, Germany: Homicide investigators are looking into the death …