Supporting more contraceptive options for women
PBAC recommends new PBS listings for oral contraception plus treatment of atopic dermatitis and severe asthma in children The PBAC has recommended listing estetrol with drospirenone (Nextstellis) on the PBS …
A weighty issue
Overweight and obesity are a big problem in Australia. How can pharmacists help to tackle it and reduce the burden of disease? Sheshtyn Paola investigates KEY POINTS: Two in three …
‘None of the people in these cases had naloxone on hand’
Australians expect defibrillators to be available in public places to help save lives – why not naloxone? argues one pharmacy expert following an inquest into protonitazene deaths Victorian coroner David …
Leaders in harm reduction
Long considered a “fringe” area of practice for pharmacists, harm minimisation programs are making a huge difference in patients’ lives. Sheshtyn Paola speaks with pharmacists at the forefront of this …
‘Once-in-a-generation opportunity’
A leading pharmacist and provider of Aged Care On-site Pharmacist services is calling for more support in light of the incoming new Aged Care Act and federal election Pharmacists will …
‘It’s really important that we look at workloads’
‘Wrong patient’ incidents represent a “significant” portion of those reported… why do they keep cropping up? ‘Wrong patient’ incidents represent 11.5% of dispensing incidents reported to PDL, according to PDL …
Unlawful use of VAD substance: an ‘isolated’ incident?
Governments should consider measures that reduce harms from private self‐administration following coroner’s case, say experts Health law researchers have recommended consideration of measures to reduce harms associated with private self‐administration …
‘I’m on the campaign trail’
Tanya Plibersek fronts at a pharmacy for her flu shot Federal Minister for the Environment and Water and Member for Sydney Tanya Plibersek attended Adore Compounding Pharmacy in Rozelle this …
‘Everyone has a right to feel safe’
Pharmacists are speaking up about their experiences with workplace bullying, but how can you respond in this situation? Experts share their advice Consultant pharmacist Emily Griffin spent “many years” at …
Accreditation committee gets new chair
New appointment to chair of APC Accreditation Committee as Prof Nick Shaw steps back after three terms Western Australian pharmacy academic Professor Rhonda Clifford has been appointed as the incoming …
Expired medicines should be kept ‘under lock and key’
Regulator cites issues with RUM bins, DAA packs Return of Unwanted Medicines (RUM) bins continue to pose an issue for pharmacy owners and pharmacists. VPA inspectors have observed instances where …
Indirect supply of medicinal cannabis under scrutiny
Recent panel hearings have investigated allegations that pharmacy licensees “failed to meet their responsibilities” Eight panel hearings in February and March investigated allegations against pharmacist licensees for “serious potential breaches” …