Deprescribing benefits for the “young old”
Deprescribing interventions could see mortality reductions and health benefits for older people if initiated early, a large Australian review has found Deprescribing polypharmacy does not result in a significant reduction …
‘We cannot risk further delays’
Federal Government accused of “failing to commit” to a national RSV immunisation program after rejections to fund two vaccines, and protracted negotiations over a third The PBAC has rejected funding …
Book Review: Maya’s Pharmacy Adventure
This new children’s picture book written by a pharmacist is a treasure trove of medicines safety advice for laypeople When I first brought home this new picture book, written by …
New standards for MDMA, psilocybin
Manufactured or compounded psychedelics must be up to scratch to ensure consistency of products supplied to Australian patients, says TGA The Department of Health and Aged Care has published two …
‘An obvious void’ left by NPS MedicineWise closure
No one single organisation or person owns QUM following the demise of NPS MedicineWise, say key stakeholders, with some programs still on hold or under review The Quality Use of …
Women’s health PBAC boost
Endometriosis, OCP drug listings recommended to increase access and multiple treatment options for women The PBAC has recommended unrestricted benefit listings of drospirenone with ethinylestradiol (Yaz and Yasmin) oral contraceptive …
Postpartum contraception: a matter of choice
While contraception is an important consideration in the postpartum period, many new mums are simply too busy to think about it. Sheshtyn Paola explores factors to consider, the methods available …
‘Writing this book has been a dream come true’
Pharmacist launches new children’s book to help kids and parents learn about safe medicine use Pharmacist and researcher Dr Renly Lim from the University of South Australia has authored and …
‘We are still waiting’
Pharmacists call for national real-time monitoring as delays mean they are still grappling with lack of visibility between states Pharmacists are calling for a national real-time prescription monitoring (RTPM) system …
RTPM mandates needed: pharmacists
Many pharmacists report using RTPM more than three times in a typical workday, but express concerns that some prescribers are not looking at it Most respondents in an Australian study …
Misinformation, out-of-pocket costs driving low uptake
Most Australians want national targets to help increase “woeful” adult vaccination rates, survey finds Adult vaccination targets and awareness campaigns could help increase vaccination rates across the country, according to …
Workflow, time barriers to RTPM use
Pharmacists have been referred onto the Pharmacy Board over ‘considerable lapses’ in RTPM use, even in jurisdictions where it is not mandated, experts warn Pharmacists are expected to check real-time …