September MIMS Update
We look at some of the recent changes to the medicines landscape, with new indications and contraindications New Indications Dapagliflozin (propanediol monohydrate) (Forxiga) is now indicated in adults for the …
Aged care medications: who pays?
There is a 60 day dispensing reality disconnect in residential aged care, says Gerard Stevens Politics might be the contest of ideas, but sometimes trenchant positions lead to tunnel vision …
Fighting back on authority prescription debts
You can successfully challenge debts raised by the Department of Health for high cost scripts, says lawyer Maurice Hannan Pharmacists would be well aware of the problems associated with the …
The impact of medication shortages
Who is hit hardest by medicines shortages…and how do they affect community pharmacists? Jack Janetzki, Wern Chai, Tien Bui, Fei Sim and Vijayaprakash Suppiah investigate The researchers present preliminary findings …
Product, space, place
Responding to 60-day dispensing comes down to doing the basics well and having the foundation systems and efficient processes in place, says Marta Stybowski In my opinion, how we respond …
My Health Record: access and use
Do you have a good understanding of My Health Record, how and when you can access it, and the consequences of doing so incorrectly? PDL has some timely advice PDL …
Email mastery for pharmacies
Is your pharmacy making the most of its email marketing? Sarah Rendell gives some tips on how to make it work for you I had a light bulb moment recently! …
August MIMS update
We look at some of the recent changes to the medicines landscape, with new products, new indications, contraindications and more New Products Avatrombopag (as maleate) (Doptelet) is an orally bioavailable, …
Withdrawal of pholcodine-containing cough medicines: the what, when and where to now?
An in-depth look at pholcodine, and why it was taken off the market. By Denise Hope, Dr Matt Zunk and Dr Santosh Rudrawar While the recent cancellation of the cough …
Your 5 pharmacy moments of truth
Glenn Guilfoyle outlines 5 critical customer ‘moments of truth’ by which you will be continually judged, but which could become your ‘wow’ factors With everything that is changing in the …
Getting the most out of a fit out
How does a pharmacy fit out fit into your tax? John Thornett explains Fit outs can be quite the experience! They may not come cheap, and they demand a lot …
Fake news and aggression in the pandemic
Researchers examine the rise of false information about Covid, as it happened…and what that meant for pharmacists and their safety This is the seventh and final article in a series …