GPs
Non-dispensing pharmacist pilot extended
A pilot program aimed at examining the benefits of pharmacists in GP practices has been extended following initial success Capital Health Network, through the ACT PHN program, places non-dispensing pharmacists …
Avoid ‘cheap’ pharmacy vaccination, high-risk patients told
High-risk patients should wait for a free vaccine, instead of getting a “cheap” flu jab at the pharmacy, flu experts have said In a piece in MJA InSight, head of …
Profit over patients? Looking deeper into pharmacy CV checks
An article published by a doctor’s publication doesn’t tell the full story, says researcher A recent article in the Australian Doctor website called “Profit over patients? Concerns about pharmacy CV checks” …
Hospital pharmacy makes changes to reduce readmissions
The Pharmacy Department at Wollongong Hospital has made several key changes following the release of new research The study, undertaken by researchers from the University of Wollongong, is hoped to …
The hybrid health matrix
EDs, GPs and community pharmacies need to overcome barriers to working together, writes Angel Gonzalez There is no question that community pharmacies could play a more valuable role in health …
Pharmacy codeine ‘virtually unmonitored or unregulated’
Rescheduling of over-the-counter codeine products will save lives, the RACGP says In welcoming the TGA’s decision RACGP President Dr Bastian Seidel said the RACGP had long supported the up-scheduling of …
Codeine upscheduled
Codeine-containing OTC preparations will be upscheduled due to concerns about its abuse Codeine upscheduling decision fails consumers, says the Guild, this morning following the announcement. The decision to upschedule medicines …
The week in review
We take a look at the last week in pharmacy With only a few more sleeps left ’till Christmas, a lot of Aussies are already well and truly into the …
Ley reaffirms July 1 date for Health Care Homes trial
The Health Care Homes voluntary trial has been scheduled for mid-2017 — too soon for United General Practice Australia, the group says. Minister for Health and Aged Care Sussan Ley …
‘GP-type’ patients not worsening ED overcrowding
A recent study in Western Australia has indicated that low-acuity – popularly and misleadingly referred to as ‘GP-type’ patients – are not a major contributor to emergency department overcrowding. The …
Pharmacy criticised as diabetes trial launches
The launch of the Pharmacy Diabetes Screening Trial has been warmly welcomed by some stakeholders – and less so by others The Pharmacy Guild welcomed the launch but Australian Doctor clinical news …
Misinformation spreading about GP pharmacists: Demarte
Misinformation is being spread about pharmacists working in general practice, says PSA national president Joe Demarte. Demarte was commenting on the launch of a new document by PSA addressing concerns …