statins
‘These are very reassuring results.’
Longest observational study to date finds no association between statin use and decline in memory or cognition New research has found no association between statin use and memory change in …
Clinical tips: statins and cholesterol
Just how much benefit is there in giving statins for secondary prevention for those 80 and over? wonders Ben Basger Do you have patients taking statins who have aged into …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Future perspectives of anticholinergics for the treatment of asthma in adults and children This review discusses the potential future …
Strong support for ‘controversial’ statins
A new meta-analysis published in The Lancet has shown evidence that statins significantly reduce risk of major heart issues, irrespective of age In a meta-analysis of nearly 187,000 people who had …
Not enough statins?
Nearly half of people admitted for acute coronary syndrome do not receive intensive statin therapy within 12 months, mostly due to them not being prescribed, a study has found Sydney …
Seniors noncompliant, study finds
Older Australians aren’t taking their statins consistently, new research has found Researchers from Monash University examined 22,340 adults aged 65 and over who started taking statins between 2014 and 2015. …
ACCC loses appeal bid
The High Court has dismissed the ACCC’s application for special leave to appeal the Full Federal Court decision in a case against Pfizer In early 2012, Pfizer offered significant discounts …
The week in review
It’s been a busy week in the pharmacy sector, with new information on drug trends, a number of health awareness days and another shot in the turf war There was …
Non-CVD statin evidence lacking
A review of the benefits of statins has found a lack of convincing evidence for the drugs’ use in helping prevent conditions such as cancer and Alzheimer’s disease While some …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news A Pharmacist’s Review of Asthma Asthma is a lifelong respiratory disease that calls for proper pharmacotherapy, patient counselling, and an action …
Error death exposed ‘critical failure in pharmacy practice’
PDL has highlighted the importance of taking patient concerns and questions seriously, after a dispensing error contributed to a patient’s death In a recent coronial inquest, it was found that …
ACCC still has Pfizer in its sights
The ACCC is seeking special leave to appeal the dismissal of its allegations against Pfizer Australia The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is seeking leave from the High Court to …