News
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 …
Go rural, urges Ekka’s Miss Popular
The Ekka’s Miss Popular for 2016 is urging pharmacists to consider practising in rural and remote areas for the professional satisfaction and sense of community. Only five years ago, Shana …
Roaccutane in medicines safety update
The TGA has issued a reminder to health professionals about the potential risks of psychiatric adverse risks associated with isotretinoin (Roaccutane) and the need for careful psychological assessment before and …
St Vincent’s report highlights hospital pharmacist role
The Society of Hospital Pharmacists has expressed its support for the findings of NSW Health’s final report into Off-protocol prescribing of chemotherapy for head and neck cancers as occurred at …
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 …
Medicines to treat side effects of other medicines?
Sometimes less is more beneficial, say University of Sydney researchers Jesse Jansen, Senior Research Fellow, Sydney School of Public Health, University of Sydney Andrew McLachlan, Professor of Pharmacy (Aged Care), University of …
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 …
5-fold increase in activity needed
A new study links increased weekly exercise to a reduced risk of five common diseases University of Queensland researcher Dr Lennert Veerman said a significant boost to physical activity level recommendations to the …
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 …