World news wrapup: 26 September 2019
Scottish pharmacist suspended after affair with patient; Israel looking for more pharmacists to manage shortage; Kansas man blames pharmacy for stroke Montrose, Scotland: A Scottish pharmacist has been suspended after …
Too much spent on non-PBS pharmacy meds: AMA
A new report on health spending has confirmed that pharmacists could play a bigger role in relieving some of the pressure on the health system, says the Guild… but the …
Empower informal carers: FIP
New strategies and services that empower informal carers, particularly women, need to be delivered, says FIP The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) has said in a new Statement of Policy that …
A new landmark
Guild national president George Tambassis has honoured outgoing Queensland branch director Robyn Ede at the opening of Queensland’s Guild House Jennifer Howard, Labor member for Ipswich, opened the new building, …
Happy World Pharmacists Day 2019!
Videos, cupcakes, events around the country and thanks to hard-working pharmacists are all part of World Pharmacists Day 2019 “Safe and effective medicines for all” is the theme of this …
Why Australian pharmacy supports World Pharmacists Day
Gilbert Yeates takes a look at why the profession is celebrating today, World Pharmacists Day “Safe and effective medicines for all” is the theme of this year’s World Pharmacists Day, …
What are the odds?
People with medical conditions such as asthma, COPD, arthritis, cancer and depression are more likely to report marijuana use, according to a new study A large US study has looked …
The risks of practising uninsured
A doctor has received disciplinary action for practising without appropriate professional indemnity insurance, in a case which one stakeholder said highlights an issue relevant to all health practitioners The Medical …
Which group is now unbeatable?
The latest satisfaction data from Roy Morgan has revealed Guardian to be the winner of the Chemist/Pharmacy of the Month Award for August 2019 Guardian came top with a customer …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Omega-3 Fatty Acids for the Management of Hypertriglyceridemia The American Heart Association has released an update on the role of omega-3 …
Inquest queries co-prescribing
A GP has been cleared of inappropriate treatment after a combination of prescription and non-prescription drugs contributed to a patient’s death Combined toxicity of prescription and non-prescription drugs contributed to …
Pharmacists on the front line
A number of pharmacists took to the streets last week as part of the Strike for Climate campaign which saw thousands call for government action to address climate change Pharmacists …