Which health topic do women most want information on?
New data have shown significant mental health issues among Australian women, with more than a third saying they have had depression or anxiety The results of the fifth annual Jean …
Aged care antimicrobials up
The PSA has taken aim at antimicrobial prescribing in aged care, warning of a significant increase Data released this week show prescription rates for antimicrobials in aged care facilities are …
‘Are we upping the ante now to generate publicity?’
A leading pharmacist has criticised former ACCC chief Graeme Samuel’s latest attack on the community pharmacy sector In the latest of a series of criticisms of the regulations governing community …
The week in review
Pharmacist prescribing made headlines this week… with some stakeholders for, and some as usual against The Pharmacy Board revealed its position on pharmacist prescribing, saying that under Health Practitioner Regulation …
Ranitidine in shortage till mid-2020
The TGA has issued new advice for consumers about ranitidine, following the recent recall Earlier this month it recalled a number of brands of the heartburn medication, including Aspen’s Zantac, …
‘We have no intention in changing the rules.’
A Fairfax article has claimed the Health Minister is considering “supervised prescribing” by pharmacists – but the Minister denies it’s true A report appearing in The Sydney Morning Herald and …
Staying on top of pollen
Amcal has moved to help Australians stay informed about the day’s pollen count, in a bid to address hayfever Amcal Pharmacy says it is on a mission to help alleviate …
Health complaints up in the ACT
A dispensing error is among several case studies highlighted in the ACT Human Rights Commission’s annual report, which says complaints are up almost 10% In the case study, the Commission …
World news wrapup: 18 October 2019
Family sues after man dies following dispensing error; anonymous donors pay off all patient debts at one pharmacy; pharmacist prescribing jump in the UK Southaven, Mississippi: A man has died …
SMBs targeted
A new report has found that small and medium businesses in Australia and New Zealand have the highest rate internationally of ransomware attacks IT provider Datto Inc announced the findings …
‘It is clear that self-reporting is not working.’
A NSW MP has called for real time public reporting about professional misconduct, after a pharmacist’s registration was cancelled for bashing three people The pharmacist owns two pharmacies which solely …
Male asthma deaths not dropping
New ABS data has revealed a significant decrease in asthma-related deaths in Australian women… but what about men? The number of deaths remains high, however, and the death toll for …