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Too much spent on non-PBS pharmacy meds: AMA
A new report on health spending has confirmed that pharmacists could play a bigger role in relieving some of the pressure on the health system, says the Guild… but the …
Empower informal carers: FIP
New strategies and services that empower informal carers, particularly women, need to be delivered, says FIP The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) has said in a new Statement of Policy that …
A new landmark
Guild national president George Tambassis has honoured outgoing Queensland branch director Robyn Ede at the opening of Queensland’s Guild House Jennifer Howard, Labor member for Ipswich, opened the new building, …
Happy World Pharmacists Day 2019!
Videos, cupcakes, events around the country and thanks to hard-working pharmacists are all part of World Pharmacists Day 2019 “Safe and effective medicines for all” is the theme of this …
What are the odds?
People with medical conditions such as asthma, COPD, arthritis, cancer and depression are more likely to report marijuana use, according to a new study A large US study has looked …
The risks of practising uninsured
A doctor has received disciplinary action for practising without appropriate professional indemnity insurance, in a case which one stakeholder said highlights an issue relevant to all health practitioners The Medical …
Which group is now unbeatable?
The latest satisfaction data from Roy Morgan has revealed Guardian to be the winner of the Chemist/Pharmacy of the Month Award for August 2019 Guardian came top with a customer …
Inquest queries co-prescribing
A GP has been cleared of inappropriate treatment after a combination of prescription and non-prescription drugs contributed to a patient’s death Combined toxicity of prescription and non-prescription drugs contributed to …
Pharmacists on the front line
A number of pharmacists took to the streets last week as part of the Strike for Climate campaign which saw thousands call for government action to address climate change Pharmacists …
We’re unprepared for pandemics: report
The planet is at “acute risk” of devastating epidemics or pandemics – but how can pharmacists help? The world is not ready to handle disastrous outbreaks at which it is …
FIP hails pharmacy’s finest
A Portuguese pharmacy program which aims to guarantee access to medicines in the aftermath of a financial crisis has been lauded by FIP The program, known as “Abem,” was the …
This will be the century of pharmacists: FIP
As well as highlighting 10 global health threats, FIP has outlined its new strategy at its conference in Abu Dhabi Decreasing the gaps in pharmaceutical science, practice and education between …