EC education for CWH pharmacists wins big
Innovative training to help boost pharmacist knowledge and interpersonal skills around emergency contraception supply wins three prestigious awards A series of emergency contraception training modules for Chemist Warehouse pharmacists has …
A growing trend
Market share of weight loss drugs on cryptomarkets has grown over the past year, an analysis has found Interest in weight loss drugs is growing, according to an analysis of …
‘Game changer’ for women living with endo
First new treatment for endometriosis to be added to the PBS in three decades Dienogest (Visanne) is now listed on the PBS for the first time to treat endometriosis from …
A lack of change
Study fails to find significant reductions in medication complexity following HMRs, but authors point to other benefits A new study led by the University of Sydney has found no statistically …
‘Untimely’ death from mixed drugs
Promethazine and benzodiazepines implicated in a young man’s death—as well as an unlikely new substance A young Victorian man has died from a lethal combination of drugs including pharmaceuticals and …
Common breastfeeding concerns and how to resolve them
Pharmacists can provide invaluable support for breastfeeding mothers who have questions around milk supply, breast pain, infections, medication safety and more Breastfeeding can be a wonderful bonding experience for both …
‘Doctor of Pharmacy’ title announced
New extended Masters qualification will allow pharmacy graduates to use ‘Doctor’ title Graduates of a new Level 9 Extended Masters of Pharmacy degree will earn the title of Doctor of …
Changes to PI on ages, dosing incoming
Promethazine hydrochloride should not be given to children under six, warns TGA following investigations The Product Information (PI) for Phenergan will soon change to extend a contraindication from children less …
Summing it up
Molnupiravir accounts for largest share of Covid-19 oral antiviral market, government expenditure: drug utilisation committee Molnupiravir (Lagevrio) is the most popular Covid-19 antiviral of choice, according to new data published …
In scarce supply
New SSSI allows pharmacists to substitute different brands and strengths of estradiol patches due to scarcity With serious shortages of estradiol transdermal patches, new legislation allows pharmacists to supply patches …
‘Convenient’, but also potential for misuse
Direct-to-consumer e-scripts may cut down on unnecessary GP visits for repeat prescriptions, but there are downsides, study finds Direct-to-consumer electronic prescription services may present benefits such as convenience but there …
‘We’ve got the program, we’ve got the funding…’
New aged care pharmacist role opens up doors, says industry stalwart, but something else is needed to service this growing area The aged care onsite pharmacist program “is a great …