Aussies ignorant on opioid addiction, but not pharmacists
A huge proportion of Australians believe negative stereotypes about people with opioid addictions, but pharmacists are, for the most part, a significant exception. So says Bee Ismail, CEO of ScriptWise, …
Pharmacies key in massive Hep C drug takeup
Community pharmacies across Australia have played a significant role in the outstanding progress made in the treatment of Australians with hepatitis C since the listing of new medicines in March …
Blackmores most trusted… again
Blackmores has been awarded the Reader’s Digest Most Trusted Brand in the Vitamins & Supplements category for 2016, the eighth consecutive year they have received the accolade. The Trusted Brands …
Charges laid for robbing pharmacy with syringe
Two people have been charged following investigations into the armed robbery of a pharmacy at Matraville earlier this month. Just before midday Saturday 16 July 2016, a man entered the …
Stay active while supporting Olympic team: Heart Foundation
Studies released overnight in The Lancet highlight the need to Move more, sit less, say the Heart Foundation. One study of more than a million people found at least one …
Hep C could be gone in 10 years
Australia is on track to eliminate hepatitis C in 10 years if record numbers of people living with the virus continue to seek and receive breakthrough antiviral treatment, according to …
World news wrapup: 28 July 2016
AJP takes a look at pharmacy-related news around the world Mykonos, Greece: An Athens pharmacist has been arrested for trafficking in cocaine and hashish in Mykonos clubs, the Greek Reporter …
King Review spotlight on Hepatitis C meds
Access to very expensive drugs such as Hepatitis C medicines are one of several issues raised in the Pharmacy Remuneration and Regulation Review discussion paper, which examines the way payments …
Pharmacy of the Year entries open
The search for Australia’s best pharmacy is on again, as the Pharmacy Guild opened nominations for the Pharmacy Guild of Australia Pharmacy of the Year Award 2017 today. The competition …
Remuneration, access key King Review issues: PSA
Pharmacists have welcomed the opportunity to contribute to the Review of Pharmacy Remuneration and Regulation following the release of the King Review Discussion Paper, PSA said today. The Discussion Paper …
Sleep, cognitive decline link examined
New research from ECU has found another possible benefit of a good night’s sleep: difficulty getting to sleep may be associated with cognitive decline and dementia. Researchers examined the sleeping …
We want to hear from you on King review: Ley
The release of the King Review discussion paper today demonstrates the Turnbull Government’s commitment to ensuring Australians get the best experience possible from community pharmacy, says Health Minister Sussan Ley. …