cancer
Dispensing of oral anti-cancer medications across Australia over time
An understanding of the long-term trends in dispensing of oral anti-cancer medications (OAMs) at national and subnational levels could inform novel models of care intended to optimise OAM access, adherence …
Prostate cancer care in community pharmacy
Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia. Informed pharmacists are well placed to discuss therapy options, adverse effects associated with these options, and most importantly how to …
TWC raises more than $400k for ovarian cancer
The TWC network has raised funds and awareness for its main charity partner For nearly 20 years, the TerryWhite Chemmart network has been dedicated to raising funds and awareness in …
‘It is time to stop admiring the problem’
SHPA welcomes patient-focused recommendations in rare cancers Senate report, noting the PBS currently fails many patients The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) says it welcomes the release of …
Gaps and inequities
One specialist cancer pharmacist has spoken out about the “postcode lottery” of limitations to PBS funding depending on a patient’s treatment location The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia’s head …
TWC furthers commitment to ovarian cancer battle
TerryWhite Chemmart is raising the profile of the most deadly gynaecological cancer during its February awareness month TerryWhite Chemmart has issued a statement outlining its work over the last 17 …
Capital Chemist helps cancer patients
First consultations at the University of Canberra Cancer Wellness Clinic will now be free for the Canberra community, thanks to the Capital Chemist Group Committing to three years of funding, …
New cancer guidance
FIP has released new guidance on the knowledge and skills recommended for pharmacists to practise cancer care This includes not only the biology of cancer and cancer medicines, but also …
New listings
The Health Department has announced new PBS listings of treatments for COVID, paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria and acute myeloid leukaemia The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has welcomed the announcement that the …
Clinical tips: Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)
Louis Roller takes an in-depth look at a common type of skin cancer Basal cells are one of the three main types of cells of the epidermis of the skin. …
Restricted representations
The TGA has handed down more than $23K in fines relating to unlawful advertising of medicinal cannabis to treat cancer, and of homeopathy for COVID-19 The Therapeutic Goods Administration made …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Statin associated lower cancer risk and related mortality in patients with heart failure Patients with heart failure (HF) have …