Diabetes
Four batches of GlucaGen HypoKit recalled
Novo Nordisk is recalling four batches of GlucaGen HypoKit in Australia. The GlucaGen HypoKit is indicated for the treatment of severe hypoglycaemic reactions (low blood sugar) which may occur in …
Kirrily Chambers joint winner of diabetes award
Australia’s first pharmacist to qualify as a Credentialled Diabetes Educator has tied with a founding ADEA member to be awarded National Credentialled Diabetes Educator of the Year 2016. Kirrily Chambers, …
DDS rolls out free diabetes clinics
Pharmacists at Discount Drug Stores are rolling out free clinics in September to help assess risk levels and discuss diabetes, as well as replacing damaged or dated blood glucose monitors …
New resource for diabetes after difficult 1 July changes
Following the bumpy 1 July introduction of changes to the NDSS, South Australian Diabetes Educator Jayne Lehman and pharmacy consultant Kos Sclavos have launched a new resource for educators and …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby presents the latest in research news pertinent to pharmacy Australian clinical guidelines for the management of acute coronary syndromes 2016 The National Heart Foundation of Australia and Cardiac …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Diabetes treatments and risk of heart failure, cardiovascular disease, and all cause mortality UK research data for over 20,000 patients shows …
Another $70 million in new medicines listed
The Government has subsidised another $70 million round of new revolutionary medicines that will make treatments for Type 2 diabetes cheaper and more accessible and also help save the lives …
Prescribing social activities doesn’t achieve aims
“Social prescribing” of activities like cooking or gardening has failed to improve patient health or cut GP visits, a pilot scheme evaluation has found. Pulsetoday reports that the study examined …
Diabetes clinic a glimpse of the future
A multidisciplinary clinic for people living with diabetes is a glimpse into the future of how 21st Century pharmacies will serve their communities, says PSA president Joe Demarte. Perth Diabetes …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby presents the latest research news relevant to pharmacy Heart Failure Outcomes With Empagliflozin in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes at High Cardiovascular Risk In patients with type 2 …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest research pertinent to community pharmacy Liraglutide and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes In this double-blind trial, liraglutide, an analogue of human …
Delays have occurred: NDSS
Service admits there have been some temporary product shortages and lists specific product lines AJP reported on Wednesday that some diabetes patients have been unable to access supplies following changes …