Forum: Things that make me shake my head in pharmacy
What are your facepalm moments? Things that make me shake my head in pharmacy, writes an AJP forum member: 1. Patients coming in without their glasses. I need to give them …
Would codeine be listed today?
Codeine might not even be approved for use if it was introduced today, one doctor says “I think if codeine was invented next week, it might struggle to get listed,” …
Take steps to promote compliance: franchisors warned
The Fair Work Ombudsman has urged franchisors to take steps to avoid worker exploitation With less than three weeks to go until new laws making some franchises and holding companies …
Gardasil 9 now on the NIP
The Government has announced free access for young people to the improved HPV vaccine From 2018, Gardasil 9, which protects against nine HPV strains (up from four) will be offered …
Health Ministers worried about upschedule consequences
State and Territory Health Ministers have answered a call to address the codeine upschedule In a move commended by the Pharmacy Guild, all State and Territory Health Ministers – bar …
New digital mental health gateway launched
The government has launched a new website to help link people with immediate mental health support and resources HeadtoHealth.gov.au has gone live, timed to mark the beginning of Mental Health Week …
7 common sun protection mistakes
Think you know all about sun protection? Well think again, as one in eight adults still get sunburnt on summer weekends In Australia we love our warm summers and outdoors …
Pharmacy’s rising star
We chat with Elise Apolloni, who was voted an industry standout by her peers In the world of Australian pharmacy, 2017 belongs to Elise Apolloni, co-owner of Capital Chemist Wanniassa, …
The week in review
This week began with accolades for pharmacy’s future leaders, but ended with debate with doctors over codeine Controversy has erupted—again—over codeine and the 1 February upschedule, with NSW Nationals leader …
Corporation convicted on unlawful ad charges
A male hormone clinic has been fined over $125,000 after AHPRA brought charges of unlawful advertising Wellness Enterprises Pty Limited, which traded as Australian Male Hormone Clinic, has been found …
Gone in 60 seconds
A surgical glue that quickly seals wounds without the need for staples or sutures could transform emergency medical treatments in Australia Biomedical engineers from the University of Sydney and the United States have collaborated …
Moving on from a decade of success
He is the self-described Allan Langer of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s Queensland branch, but Tim Logan has successfully steered another Banana state success story for over a decade. For …