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Antipsychotic restraint ‘horror stories’ likely
Dementia Australia has slammed the misuse of antipsychotic drugs and restraints in nursing homes following new reports In September 2018, the ABC’s Four Corners program reported on failings of the …
Pharmacists urged to get vaccine accredited
A measles outbreak in NSW – where pharmacists have just been granted the ability to administer the MMR vaccine – has prompted health stakeholders to alert consumers Last week, residents …
Pharmacist sued in wrongful death case
A doctor, pharmacist and nurse have been accused of hastening the death of a patient using a “grossly excessive” dosage of pain medication Three healthcare practitioners in the United States …
10 numbers to know on PBS scripts and spending
Did government spending go up? How many scripts did community pharmacies discount? Here are 10 key numbers The Department of Health has released the latest data on PBS expenditure and …
Learning in the wine country
The annual NSW/ACT Annual Therapeutic Update hits the Hunter Valley this year Get a head start on your CPD and network with colleagues amongst the picturesque landscapes and world-renowned vineyards …
Pharmacy visits up
There’s been a significant rise in patient visits to community pharmacy – another argument for practicing to full scope, says Trent Twomey The Pharmacy Guild has pointed out a rise …
‘Nicotine-free’ e-liquids contained nicotine
The TGA has warned consumers about dangers associated with purchasing electronic cigarette liquid, following a study which found harmful ingredients This week the Medical Journal of Australia published an article …
World news wrapup: 17 January 2019
Potential no-deal Brexit sees pharmacists needing greater powers to handle shortages; Mississippi ex-pharmacist arrested for selling drugs at florist shop; pharmacist saves coworker UK: Britain’s National Pharmacy Association has warned …
That’s entertainment!
It’ll be party time on the Gold Coast at APP2019 From the welcome reception, Street Party and golfing event, APP’s exciting social program provides an excellent opportunity for attendees to …
Loyalty follows community program rollout
Guardian Pharmacy’s in-store community initiative, Caring4Community (C4C), has now donated more than $4,500 to local groups And pharmacy participation size has doubled in less than a year, says Guardian General …
Changing the script
Can pharmacists transform prescribing through protocol change and prescriber education? A US study has looked at the role pharmacists can play in impacting prescribing habits for patients discharged from hospital …
More baby boomers drinking at risky levels
With rising prevalence of risky drinking – and reports of people using alcohol as a replacement for OTC codeine – could pharmacists play a role in alcohol screening? The number …