Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Probiotics for the prevention of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea A systematic review and meta-analysis of 42 studies has concluded that probiotics are effective …
‘It is imperative that this age group is protected.’
Pharmacies are set to begin giving the Moderna vaccine, as the TGA provisionally approves it for 12-year-olds and up Over the weekend the Therapeutic Goods Administration announced that it had …
The week in review
Issues to do with the COVID-19 pandemic continued to dominate the headlines this week This week the AJP looked at controversial topics to do with COVID-19: the fact that Australian …
Five five-star reviews
Guardian has been named the winner of Canstar Blue’s Most Satisfied Customer Award Canstar has ranked 14 pharmacy banner groups on criteria including service and advice, availability of pharmacists, prescription …
‘Extreme caution’ warranted as patients demand Ivermectin
A person with COVID-19 has overdosed on Ivermectin, as stakeholders report a spike in scripts for the treatment – and patients who won’t discuss why they want it On Wednesday …
World news wrapup: 2 September 2021
Fed-up US pharmacist calls for change, not pizza; UK “hub and spoke” competition call; Ivermectin use going wrong across US Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: A community pharmacist has told Oklahoma’s News …
‘Overdose hides in plain sight.’
One stakeholder is calling for a national overdose prevention strategy, as a report details the pharmaceutical drugs involved with unintentional drug-related deaths The Penington Institute has released Australia’s Annual Overdose …
Docs want mandatory jabs for all in health
Doctors call for all health workers, including those in community pharmacies, to be mandatorily vaccinated against COVID-19 On Tuesday the Australian Medical Association called on National Cabinet to make it …
The week in review
Pharmacy continues to deal with problems sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccination issues and lockdown fatigue Pharmacy Guild national president Trent Twomey confirmed that the organisation is in talks with …
Guild leader lauds ‘very brave’ pharmacy assistant
The Pharmacy Guild has condemned an attack on a group of pharmacy workers in NSW, saying the sector is already under duress Pharmacy Guild NSW president David Heffernan has pleaded …
‘Pharmacies have become an integral part of our vaccination rollout.’
The Prime Minister has pointed out the importance of community pharmacies in providing vaccination against COVID-19 The Pharmacy Guild of Australia says that it warmly welcomes personal encouragement from Prime …
‘He turned on her, just turned on her.’
The CEO of one pharmacy group has implored police to respond more quickly to calls for help, after a man attacked a 17-year-old pharmacy worker Feras Karem, CEO of the …