Pharmacy pushback on direct supply
Direct supply increases workload and costs for community pharmacies, argues the Guild – and most pharmacists agree, according to an AJP reader poll Exclusive direct supply arrangements not only double …
Should you recommend NRT to pregnant women?
With ambiguous messages surrounding nicotine replacement therapy in pregnancy, Aussie experts have tried to pin down the best advice Smoking cessation experts and public health physicians from the University of …
Staff Spotlight: Amanda Horiniak
We speak with SHPA’s Resident of the Year for 2017 1. Where do you currently work and what is your role? I am currently working as a psychiatry pharmacist at The …
Hormonal contraceptives linked to higher risk of suicide attempts
A study has found risk doubled until one year after initiation of contraceptives, with highest risk attached to the patch, vaginal ring and progestin-only products A large cohort study of …
Random drug testing trials spiked
The controversial welfare policy has been reportedly scrapped as key Senators and MPs ruled out supporting the scheme Social Services Minister Christian Porter has told The Australian he will be removing …
Baby formula “syndicate” uncovered in Melbourne
Police have seized $300,000 worth of baby formula, face creams, pawpaw ointments and more, according to reports Officers seized $300,000 worth of Aptamil formula, Swisse liver detox supplements and Lucas’ …
Inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics rife
New hospital survey reveals 60% of antibiotics given to patients after surgery were prescribed inappropriately The Surgical National Antimicrobial Prescribing Survey (SNAPS) is an annual survey of antimicrobial prescribing for …
Why do people buy medicines from supermarkets?
Consumers appear to be moving away from pharmacies and into supermarkets for minor healthcare needs, says QLD researcher In Australia, supermarkets are able to offer unscheduled medicines for the treatment …
Substance use mentions in top 20 songs
How do references to drinking and illicit drug use in pop music reflect youth culture and the ‘YOLO’ phenomenon? Perth researchers have examined references to alcohol and other drugs in …
Why was the flu vaccination so ineffective?
US clinicians are concerned for their upcoming influenza season, following record outbreak numbers in Australia Reports from Australia have caused “mounting concern” for health professionals in the US, who are …
The “unhappy and isolated” pharmacist & her $15,000 theft
A pharmacy owner has been reprimanded – but managed to dodge suspension – after failing to advise the Board that she had been found guilty of theft Back in 2013, …
Who will win Pharmacy of the Year for 2017?
Terry White Chemist continues its winning streak in Roy Morgan’s customer satisfaction polls, giving My Chemist a run for its money Terry White Chemist currently sits at a 91% customer …