Bad behaviour
Why do pharmacists and doctors divert or supply drugs for non-medical use? Australian researchers find out A small proportion of health practitioners contribute to the growing problem of pharmaceutical diversion …
8 things to know about allergy and anaphylaxis
Did you know hospital admissions for anaphylaxis have increased fivefold in the last 20 years? Find out more in the leadup to World Allergy Week With World Allergy Week beginning …
Doctor struck off over ‘improper & unethical’ conduct
A NSW GP who sent hundreds of text messages – some explicit – to a vulnerable patient, and took another out on a date, has had his registration cancelled A …
‘We need to have investment in pharmacy and pharmacists.’
PSA welcomes Budget measures and calls on the government to invest its projected surplus on pharmacy’s role in health The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has welcomed the government’s commitment …
My Chemist owners skyrocket up rich list
The retailers behind Chemist Warehouse and My Chemist have nearly doubled their wealth in just 10 months, reaching a personal fortune of over one billion each Chief Executive of My …
What are the 2019 flu vaccines?
The strains and types of seasonal influenza vaccinations for this year have been announced This year there is a new A strain (H3N2) and a new strain for the B …
What happened following the codeine upschedule?
PBS data shows no evidence of increased opioid prescribing in the year after the codeine reschedule, with overall opioid use trending down, according to ongoing research It’s been over one …
AJP chats with… Lauren Burton
The Early Career Pharmacist (ECP) director at PSA is passionate about new and emerging roles, supporting students, and a growing wave of positivity across the profession Lauren Burton is the …
Staff Spotlight: Gauri Godbole
AJP chats with Gauri Godbole, Team Leader Pharmacist in aged care and mental health at Gosford Hospital, NSW 1. What made you first decide to become a pharmacist? My pharmacy …
How can pharmacists help the homeless?
A study has looked at how pharmacists can provide support to homeless people for their medication and health needs UK researchers have looked at a new service where pharmacists conducted …
Bowing to pressure?
Epic only moved on a new parental leave deal because of employee pharmacist pressure, argues union PPA has responded to the Epic pharmacy announcement of its new leave entitlement deal, …
Get coeliac aware
Coeliac Awareness Week runs from 13-20 March 2019 A new campaign launched during Coeliac Awareness Week is urging food businesses to treat gluten seriously. Coeliac disease is an autoimmune illness caused …