women’s health
UTI protocols published
Several months after it began, the NSW pharmacist prescribing UTI trial protocols have been published online The trial, Effect of Management of Urinary Tract Infections in Women aged 18-65 years …
PSA head takes on women’s health role
PSA national president Dr Fei Sim has been appointed to a leading role in women’s health The National Women’s Health Advisory Council has appointed a new co-chair to its Access, …
Reprioritise reproductive health: SHPA
Hospital pharmacists have backed calls for full scope when it comes to reproductive health, to improve equitable care for women across the country The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia …
PSA head talks women’s health
The PSA has congratulated Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care Ged Kearney on recognising the importance of pharmacists in women’s and girls’ health The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia also …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Interprofessional collaboration within general practice teams following the inclusion of non-dispensing pharmacists This survey explored collaboration between pharmacists and health professionals …
‘Equality is the end game, and equity is how we get there.’
Female hospital pharmacists shared their wisdom on International Women’s Day, as SHPA keeps up its call for different ways to excel Vice President Dr Kate O’Hara says SHPA will continue to …
Happy International Women’s Day!
On International Women’s Day, the AJP talks to some leading women in pharmacy for their thoughts on their profession, and issues facing women in the sector and in the community …
NSW accused of ‘shortcuts’ over women’s health
Doctors are speaking out against the NSW pharmacy prescribing trials, with the AMA saying the Premier has sidelined the TGA The Australian Medical Association’s NSW branch has slammed this week’s …
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 …
World news wrapup: 16 February 2023
Taliban forbid pharmacies to sell contraceptives; medicines access focus in Türkiye and Syria; New Zealand pharmacies lose power in cyclone Türkiye and Syria: Direct Relief has highlighted the problem of …
Pain gender gap focus
FIP has highlighted the existence of a gender gap in pain management and the potential for pharmacists to close it The gap is outlined in a report of a meeting …
Pharmacists ‘underutilised at a time of huge demand.’
A leading doctor says six out of seven patients receiving antibiotics for UTIs could be misdiagnosed by pharmacists, while the NSW Guild says that pharmacists’ skills are needed in the …