Considerations when recommending an oral probiotic
In this video, Dr John Hale, CTO, Blis Technologies outlines the role of oral probiotics in each stage of the patient treatment cycle. You can access other videos in our …
How do probiotics work?
We hear a lot about the benefits of good bacteria for gut health, however did you know that the oral cavity is home to over 700 species of bacteria and …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news A Practical Approach to Low-Dose Aspirin for Primary Prevention New clinical trials suggest a reduced benefit of aspirin for preventing first …
Dilemma delayed
Under fire hospital pharmacy budget measure postponed for three months Plans to align PBS wholesale mark-up arrangements between hospital and community pharmacy have been pushed back for three months. The …
Baby died after drinking imported nicotine
A “tragic accident” which killed a toddler has led a coroner to propose an awareness campaign about e-cigarette liquids The child, identified only as “Baby J” in court documents, died …
S8 prescribing rights revoked
A doctor has been reprimanded and barred from prescribing S8s after he did so without the correct authorisation The Medical Board referred Dr Ainslie James Hay Waddell, a specialist GP, …
‘Inappropriate’ compounding leads to cautions, reprimands
Recent inspections have identified pharmacies carrying out complex compounding in breach of guidelines Complex compounding is being undertaken on pharmacy premises that do not meet the requirements of guidelines, the …
A key speaker
Health Minister to open PSA’s national conference this Friday Federal Health Minister the Hon Greg Hunt MP will officially open the PSA19 conference in Sydney on Friday 26 July. PSA …
Ending the stigma
Chronic pain patients tell pharmacists: we don’t want to be treated like addicts Kevin James had to give up his career as a full-time registered nurse due to crippling lower …
The week in review
It’s been a busy week in pharmacy… We started the week with a look at polypharmacy in senior Australians, with research led by Dr Amy Page showing a significant increase …
John Bell honoured
Leading pharmacist John Bell AM has been honoured with Diabetes NSW and ACT’s most prestigious honour Each year, Diabetes NSW & ACT recognises a person who has made a significant …