Bayer pushes for downscheduling of vardenafil
Making ED drugs available through pharmacists could prevent men resorting to dangerous online versions, says the company Bayer has applied to the TGA to consider downscheduling the PDE5 inhibitor vardenafil (Levitra) …
Use of warfarin is in decline
But NOACs have contributed to an overall growth in the anticoagulant market Based on the volume of prescriptions, use of novel oral anticoagulants (NOACs) in Australia has grown since their …
Australia’s medicine labels to change for first time 15 years
New labels will include easier-to-find active ingredients, a critical information panel and designated space for a dispensing label The TGA has announced it will be implementing two new labelling orders …
World news wrapup: 11 August 2016
AJP takes a look at pharmacy news from around the world Missouri, US: Five pharmacies from four states have filed a class-action lawsuit against pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) Express Scripts, reports …
MedsASSIST hits two million recorded transactions
Monitoring system for medicines containing codeine has reached a significant milestone More than two million transactions involving OTC medicines containing codeine have been recorded by pharmacists participating in the MedsASSIST …
Metformin shortage update
Additional brands of extended release tablets have been added to the shortage list, while others are now more readily available Following the TGA’s metformin shortage alert in mid-June, some brands have now …
Public health body renews call for sugar tax and food policy
Renewed drive for fresh food prompted by data showing a significant amount of chronic disease is caused by poor diet The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s latest report reveals 31% of …
Two-dose HPV vaccine looks likely
Evidence is growing in support of a two- instead of three-dose HPV vaccination regimen in Australia This evidence is currently being reviewed by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation …
Tinder can be bad for your mental health
The popular dating app can impact the self-esteem and body image of both men and women Tinder users can be more susceptible to developing a negative body image compared to …
Calling for help: Part 2
We take a look at a couple of real-life stories of pharmacists who have experienced workplace pressures, customer abuse and more This is the second installation of a two-part series …
Obesity ages brain faster
Another reason to lose weight: being obese can increase age of the brain by 10 years Researchers from the University of Cambridge and Yale University examined the intracranial volume, cerebral …
“Hydration clinics” pharmacist faces court over $80,000 theft
A suspended Melbourne pharmacist has faced court over allegations she stole drugs from a pharmacy last year Sara Shadi Kazeme, who is the director of the controversial iv.me hydration clinics, …