safety
Warning: Lishou Strong Slimming capsules
The TGA has issued a warning to consumers not to take Lishou Strong Slimming capsules The TGA tested a substance labelled “Lishou Strong Slimming” capsules and found that they contained …
World news wrapup: 12 April 2018
UK safety standards unmet; pharmacist allegedly robs another pharmacy; narrow miss for patients; Kiwi pharmacy unfazed by Chemist Warehouse next door Oakland, California: Drugstore robberies are commonplace in the US, …
A duty of care
Despite pressure from prescribers or patients, pharmacists should stand firm in ensuring any script they dispense is appropriate and safe, say experienced pharmacists Early last month Fairfax media reported on …
Diet pill warning
The TGA has warned consumers not to take Ja Dera Max+ tablets, which contain undeclared lignocaine According to the TGA, its investigations show that a number of people may have …
World news wrapup: 30 November 2017
Cuts to Brazil’s medicines funding; UK bankruptcy risk; inspections under-resourced in India Brazil: Pharmacies are being cut from Brazil’s “Farmácia Popular” or “People’s Pharmacy” program, a federal initiative which provides …
Safety alert: Hot water bottles
An ED nurse says more people than ever are presenting with third-degree burns from old hot water bottles that have burst As we head smack-bang into the middle of winter, …
Think before you ink
Tattoos may be commonplace but that does not mean they are not without risks… here are some tips to share with patients It seems like there are more people are getting …
Workplace culture affects interns’ safety attitudes
A new study has helped improve intern pharmacists’ safety attitudes… but could that improvement be sustained? Researchers from the University of Sydney have evaluated the effectiveness of a face-to-face intervention …
Heatwave warning
AMA warns people to stay out of the heat this weekend People should stay out of the sun, and drink plenty of water as they enjoy the Christmas festivities, with severe …
Pharmacist punched by shoplifter, calls for better protection
A Cairns pharmacist punched in the chest by two young shoplifters has called for better protection for pharmacy staff Yesterday, Good Price Pharmacy Westcourt co-owner Georgina Twomey was attacked by …
‘Myths and outdated information’ still vaccine barriers
Vaccine safety continues to be a major concern for parents, a study about vaccination consumer concerns has found Published on Wednesday in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public …
Older drivers have experience: the issue is health, not age
Older drivers are just as safe as younger people because driving skills are related to health not age, say University of Queensland (UQ) experts. UQ Aging Mind Initiative co-director and clinical neuropsychologist Dr Nancy …