‘Highest rates of harm were observed with codeine.’
Codeine and oxycodone were the most prevalent opioids related to ambulance attendances for extramedical opioid use over a six-year period, study finds A retrospective study has analysed 9,823 opioid-related ambulance …
‘These are very reassuring results.’
Longest observational study to date finds no association between statin use and decline in memory or cognition New research has found no association between statin use and memory change in …
An ‘abuse of power’
A health practitioner has been disqualified after injecting himself with morphine from his Doctor’s bag and using the same needle to inject his partner A Sydney doctor has been found …
‘Concern is growing.’
60-day dispensing will in some cases more than halve pharmacy remuneration and “incapacitate” rural pharmacies, says rural pharmacy group Concern is growing among rural pharmacists about the potential impacts of …
Are you satisfied with your pay and working conditions?
Many pharmacy graduates say they are turning their backs on the industry, but how much do satisfaction levels or work-life balance play a role While there are many anecdotal reports …
Cannabis inquiry to look into patient barriers
A committee will look into regulatory and financial barriers to patients accessing medicinal cannabis in Australia following Greens’ call for inquiry A Senate committee will be exploring the regulatory regime surrounding …
‘This bill won’t fix the crisis.’
Bill to reduce PBS safety net thresholds from 1 January 2020 has now passed both Houses, but Labor criticises government on medicines costs The National Health Amendment (Safety Net Thresholds) …
The week in review
Devastating bushfires across NSW and Queensland dominated headlines This week Aussies were on alert as bushfires swept large parts of NSW and Queensland. AJP spoke with pharmacists who were caught …
How much do US pharmacists get paid?
Pharmacists in Alaska earn an annual salary of AU$206,000 or $99 an hour, while even the worst-paid state in the US sees pharmacists earning AU$152,000 Latest statistics reveal the national …
‘Reckless disregard for patient safety.’
Sydney doctor struck off for seven years after ‘quack’ medical treatment led to a patient’s death A doctor has been struck off the medical register for at least seven years …
Who is most ethical?
Pharmacists second most ethical among those with whom Australians have personal contact, sitting just behind GPs A survey of more than 1,000 Australians reveals pharmacists are perceived to be among …
Legislation for e-scripts passed
Get ready to ditch the paper: New legislation provides framework for electronic prescriptions Legislative changes passed late last month are paving the way for the use of electronic prescriptions across …