I’ve got 99 problems… and codeine is one
Results of a new study on the cost of OTC codeine informed the TGA in its upscheduling decision – but Guild says there is more to the story Researchers from …
Online GP and pharmacy services “second best”
Doctor and pharmacy groups criticise websites that offer online consultations, scripts and medication delivery Following the announcement that Qoctor – formerly known as Dr Sicknote – is now expanding its …
Helping me, helping you
A methadone program brought this recovering heroin addict and pharmacist together Fabian, from Victoria, was 16 years old when he first started using heroin. And it was only when a …
Sildenafil & vardenafil remain script only
The TGA has knocked back applications for the drugs to go OTC, citing need for medical practitioners to be involved Applications were submitted for both sildenafil (50 mg) and PDE5 …
“Dr Sicknote” launches $20 scripts, online pharmacy
The GP website has expanded to offer online scripts for STIs, contraception and ED as well as medication delivery Qoctor, formerly known as Dr Sicknote, is an online medical hub …
Stolen script pad used
The man filled scripts for OxyContin four times until a pharmacy staff member became suspicious Fronting Albury Local Court in regional NSW, the man admitted he had found a doctor’s prescription …
Should Dr Google screen for depression?
Web giant Google has reportedly rolled out a population screening program for clinical depression in the US The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), a US-based mental health organisation, has …
Anti-vax GP suspended
Melbourne GP Dr John Piesse has been officially suspended while enquiries into his practice continue, says AHPRA Two weeks ago, Dr Piesse was reported to have agreed to an undertaking …
Psych suspended for S8, S4D overprescribing
The specialist doctor only stopped after pharmacists pulled him up on his prescribing practices A Sydney psychiatrist has been suspended by AHPRA after a tribunal found him guilty of inappropriately …
Healthcare app wins
A refugee immunisation app for healthcare practitioners takes out Brisbane’s Random Hacks of Kindness Random Hacks of Kindness (RHoK) is a global movement of technologists who hack for good, hosting …
New complementary meds tripled in past year
And adverse event reporting increased by more than 2,000 notifications, according to TGA’s latest stats Key observations for 2016-17 compared with 2015-16, provided by the TGA are as follows: 1. The …
5 things you need to know about conception
Dr Google has 3.4 million searches per month on “how to get pregnant” – so what can you do in the pharmacy to help couples to conceive? AJP spoke with …