Action needed to cut prostate cancer deaths
Prostate cancer is the fourth most common cause of male deaths and more must be done improve survival rates, by detecting it early. Prostate cancer has the dubious distinction of being fourth most …
Calls for consistent patient advice on the use of topical corticosteroids
Dermatologists and pharmacists are calling for consistent patient advice on the use of topical corticosteroids.
De-listing of paracetamol “pure speculation” – Guild
The de-listing of some OTC medications from the PBS is “pure speculation” and a decision not to be taken lightly, says NSW Guild president, Paul Sinclair.
Pain Management and pharmacy
As the most accessible healthcare providers pharmacists can play a vital role in helping people with safe and effective pain management.
QUT to overhaul medical prescription training assessment
Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is developing new guidelines to assist medical students learn prescribing skills in a push to reduce errors in medical prescriptions.
ASMI announces 2015 Committee of Management
The Australian Self Medication Industry (ASMI) has revealed its 2015 Committee of Management which will drive “an ambitious advocacy program in 2015”.
Greater use of community pharmacists key to more sustainable medicare
Pharmacy Guild says community pharmacists can help deliver better health outcomes and a more sustainable Medicare.
How to manage reflux
Anyone who’s experienced reflux knows only too well how uncomfortable that burning feeling can be. But when it occurs frequently it can lead to inflammation and potential ulceration of the …
NRT increases quit smoking rates by 60%
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) can increase the chances of a smoker quitting by 60% in comparison to unassisted quit smoking attempts, writes Leanne Philpott. Key Points Despite a decrease in …
PBS spending declining, Rx volume under control
Government spending on the PBS per head of population has been in decline for almost three years, reinforcing the sustainability of the current scheme, the Medicines Partnership Australia says. The …
Labor promises 24/7 Super Pharmacies
Victorian Labor has promised to support 20 pharmacies to become 24/7 Super Pharmacies if it is elected on the weekend. An Andrews Labor Government would fund pharmacies to stay open …
Discuss policy, prevention, not $7: Owler
The Abbott Government’s shelving of its controversial $7 GP copayment is a win for health policy, AMA president Brian Owler told the ABC’s Virginia Trioli today. “I think it’s a …