Risky reaction alert issued
Cough and cold medicine ingredient linked to allergy and skin reaction risk The TGA has warned that medicines containing bromhexine have been linked to a small risk of severe allergic …
Keeping the costs down
Experts say action needed to curb rising PBS costs The cost of the PBS is once again on the rise, according to a new report prepared by the Parliamentary Budget …
Concerns over tablets not dissolving
Patient safety may be at risk with reports that Anginine and Lycinate tablets are taking longer to dissolve than expected. The TGA has today issued an alert warning it was investigating …
Pharmacy staff attacked with stick
NSW police are investigating an attempted armed robbery of a pharmacy in Sydney’s south west. At about 4.30pm (Tuesday 31 May), a man entered a pharmacy on Auburn Road, Birrong, …
Naturopathy: what you said
Our readers responded in droves to our recent poll on naturopathy. Here’s a selection of some of the best comments: It seems that the 23% who feel they should stock …
Buying group slated over drug ads
A Pharmacy Guild complaint against an advertisement by an online buying group has been upheld by regulators. The TGAs Complaints Resolution Panel has found that international buying group Groupon was …
Pharma bosses top rich list
Pharmaceutical executives massive salaries see them head up US top earners lists New US executive ‘rich lists’ have revealed the incredible rise of cutting-edge biopharma manufacturers Biopharma and healthcare CEOs …
Pharmacy legend steps down
Well-known pharmacist Ken Bickle has retired from the NatRUM board A former President of the Pharmacy Board of NSW and foundation President of the Australian Pharmacy Registering Authorities, Ken has …
Bactroban shortage alert
Manufacturing issues lead to shortage of popular impetigo remedy The TGA is advising health professionals and consumers that there is a shortage of Bactroban (mupirocin) 20 mg/g ointment tubes. Bactroban …
Give pharmacy the power
Call for legislation to expand pharmacy’s continued dispensing role More flexible legislation is needed to allow pharmacists continued supply rights for regular patients unable to obtain a script on practical …
Pharmacist helps save the day
An Australian pharmacist and nurse come to the rescue of a dangerously ill patient during a mid-air emergency Early into a flight from Johannesburg to Mauritius while on the way …
Fee fears for Coalition policy
Labor best to look after health system, AMA says as doctors fear massive fee rise The ALP has won the support of the AMA for its promises to remove the …