Increased asthma risk over summer holidays
Be prepared: the risk of getting asthma symptoms increases over Christmas and the summer holidays, warn experts from the National Asthma Council Australia In addition to hidden asthma and allergy …
Pharmacists and doctors unite
PSA and AMA leaders have met to discuss collaborative care models to enhance the role of pharmacists This week PSA National President Shane Jackson and outgoing PSA CEO Lance Emerson …
The year in review: pharmacist remuneration
A continuing theme from last year, the issue of low pay remained a hot topic for 2017, writes Sheshtyn Paola Many of us who attended PSA16 will remember when PSA …
Appeal lost over “fraud” judgement
A Tasmanian pharmacy that had two concurrent premises has lost an appeal in the Federal Court, after a judge found it was trying to get around location rules In March …
Ezetimibe/atorvastatin in global shortage
The composite packs in four different dosage strengths are predicted to be in shortage in Australia until end of January Atozet tablets, used for hypercholesterolaemia, are currently experiencing a shortage. …
Amgen amends Prolia offer
While discounts may provide more incentive for pharmacies to sign up, the Guild says it will continue to oppose exclusive direct supply despite attempts to “embellish” it Following its November …
Five travel health myths
In the third of our series looking at the health risks posed by different countries and continents, we discuss five travel health myths and nine items pharmacies should stock 5 …
‘If your businesses are doing better then you’ve got to share.’
This year’s Pharmacy Barometer has indicated a slight upward trend in pharmacist wages, says UTS Head of Health—but the majority indicate no change UTS Pharmacy has released its 2017 UTS …
Come fly with me
The second of a three part trip around the world to learn about the unique health risks posed by different countries and continents, and how to prepare for them Even the …
Come fly with me
The first of a three part trip around the world to learn about the unique health risks posed by different countries and continents, and how to prepare for them Idyllic sandy …
Poll: What professional services do you offer in your pharmacy?
Many people don’t know the support and advice pharmacists provide behind the scenes, often without compensation “One of our patients, who has a mental health issue, has a good relationship …
Student survey highlights hospital pharmacy interest, remuneration concerns
Hospital pharmacy interest is growing among students, according to a NAPSA survey, but there is a need for more placements, guidance and support Findings from National Pharmacy Students Survey (NPSS) …