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Most plan to keep MedsASSIST
Most pharmacists intend to keep using MedsASSIST between now and February 2018, an AJP poll has found MedsASSIST may not have stopped the TGA from deciding to upschedule OTC preparations …
Production problems
Approval of an alternative angina treatment will not resolve potential shortages resulting from issues with an existing drug The TGA advised recently that it had approved an alternative product …
Herbal medicines: what risks do they pose?
A review published in today’s Medical Journal of Australia has taken aim at herbal medicines and their possible contribution to morbidity and mortality The narrative review by researchers at the University …
Pharmacists contributing to ‘steroid phobia’
Pharmacists often give misinformation about steroid use in eczema, say dermatologists The Australasian College of Dermatologists has released a position statement on the use of topical corticosteroids for childhood eczema, …
Prioritise heart health, says DDS
Ahead of RedFeb Heart Research Month, Discount Drug Stores is urging all Australians to make their heart health a priority The pharmacy chain is asking consumers to be proactive about checking …
Updated guidelines on provision of EC
In response to a new emergency contraception going S3, the PSA has updated its guidelines for pharmacists Last week the AJP reported that EllaOne (ulipristal acetate 30mg tablets) had been rescheduled …
Meet the finalists: Beaufort St 24hr Chemist
Beaufort St 24hr Chemist is one of the finalists in the Pharmacy of the Year 2017 competition Changing the business model of a pharmacy is a challenging and daunting task …
The week in review
We take a look at the last week in pharmacy This week, the headlines were all about medicines themselves. Researchers from The George Institute announced findings that NSAIDs aren’t effective …
Man steals methadone, passes out
A man who stole methadone from a Tasmanian pharmacy was seen swigging from the bottle, then found passed out nearby, a court has heard The Hobart Mercury reports that Benjamin …
Carnell puts banks on notice
The big four banks consistently engage in practices that have caused significant harm to some small business customers, an inquiry has found The inquiry into small business loans by the …
Cost a barrier to scripts for 1.8 million
The number of people deferring access to prescribed medication due to cost has remained steady, at 7.6% of the population The Productivity Commission’s Report on Government Services 2016 found that …
Nicotine ban in vaping to stay
The TGA has announced the current ban on nicotine in e-cigarettes will remain in place An applicant had proposed that nicotine should be exempt from Schedule 7 at concentrations of …