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PBS changes reduce testosterone access
Around half of all Australian men presenting to a GP with testosterone deficiency are missing out on subsidised treatment A white paper produced by Frost & Sullivan shows that the …
Bryan Hann is WA Pharmacy Assistant of the Year
Bryan Hann from Castletown Chemist has been chosen to represent Western Australia at the national finals of the 2016 Pharmacy Assistant of the Year Award. This year the Pharmacy Guild …
Questions to start early on 1 Oct price cuts
The Health Minister’s early announcement regarding 1 October price cuts means customers may start asking questions already, says Pharmacy Guild Yesterday Sussan Ley announced that more than 2000 medicine brands …
Hey, big spender
Pharma industry heavyweights have released their first reports detailing payments to healthcare professionals The reports give a rundown of each company’s payments to healthcare professionals for “provision of services” and …
Increasing marijuana use not linked to disorders
An increasing number of US adults are using marijuana, as fewer people perceive the drug as harmful, according to a new study which also found that there has been no …
Seven key predictors could cut inappropriate antibiotic use
Seven key predictors could help GPs identify which children do and don’t need antibiotics when they’re sick with a cough, a new study suggests. The researchers say the decision-making tool …
What health issues do women worry about most?
A round up of the top 5 concerns as reported by women surveyed across the country Jean Hailes conducted a survey of Australian women and compiled the results into a …
The week in review
It’s been a big week internationally for pharmacy, with the International Pharmaceutical Federation holding its world congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina… where several Australian achievements have been recognised PSA won …
Drunk man breaks into pharmacy, goes to sleep
Most hotels could tell a few embarrassing stories about drunk guests trying to find their bedroom and sleeping in the wrong place – but it’s unusual for a pharmacy. One …
FDA warning on opioids and benzos
The US Food and Drug Administration is adding Boxed Warnings – its strongest warnings – to the drug labelling of all prescription opioid pain medicines, prescription opioid cough medicines, and …
NPS MedicineWise rejects ‘selling out’ to big pharma claim
The not-for-profit vehemently denies claims by leading medical publication that it has “sold its soul to big pharma” CEO Dr Lynn Weekes has written a lengthy letter hitting back at …
What you said: Ramsay, overdose and greedy capitalism
It’s been a busy week for reader comments, with hot topics including our report on prescription overdose deaths, Ramsay Health Care looking to operate community pharmacies, and whether or not …