News
Snapshot of the sector
The number of pharmacists in Australia has grown slightly, according to new figures from the Pharmacy Board The National Board has released its quarterly registration data, showing that 30,984 pharmacists …
Safety warning: Fluad
There is a risk to patients with latex allergy related to the use of the trivalent influenza vaccine Fluad, the TGA warns Consumers and health professionals are advised that, for …
Dementia link to inappropriate meds use
Medication use – especially unnecessary or inappropriate medications – increases in newly diagnosed dementia patients, new research has found The international longitudinal study, led by University of Sydney in collaboration …
Pharmacist loses 3-year defamation court battle
A WA pharmacist has lost Federal Court proceedings against AHPRA and the Pharmacy Board, in which he claimed they had published defamatory statements about him The pharmacist had been convicted …
API sees profit slump
Half-year results show a 14.4% drop in reported net profit, which API says is primarily due to challenging retail conditions For the half year ending 28 February 2018, Australian Pharmaceutical …
Jail for ‘disturbing’ petrol attack on pharmacist
A man has been sentenced to seven years’ jail after he threw petrol on a pharmacist and threatened to burn him Fairfax media reports that Kepa Kemp, a former disability …
The ‘three Cs’ that prevent flu vaccination
A new study by the Immunisation Coalition has shown that less than half of Australian adults plan to get a flu shot this year… and convenience is a factor The …
Pain a focus at TWC Masterclass
In in-depth discussion on managing chronic pain was a highlight of the TerryWhite Chemmart fourth annual Masterclass More than 400 pharmacists and pharmacy professionals from across the TerryWhite Chemmart network …
Fatal outcome on Kwinana Beach
A coronial inquiry has found use of synthetic cannabinoids led to the death of a Perth man, who was having trouble sourcing his usual cannabis supply Steven John Colloff, 47, …
World news wrapup: 19 April 2018
US pharmacist’s murder sentence appeal denied; Irish pharmacist saves a life; pharmacy app under fire Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: A former pharmacist who fatally shot a teenage boy has had a …
Is Amazon stepping back from pharma?
Amazon has put its plans to sell medicines to hospitals on hold, according to US media reports Earlier this week CNBC’s Eugene Kim and Christina Farr reported that Amazon’s plan …
Hunt rejects cannabis proposal
Health minister Greg Hunt has slapped down the Greens’ proposal to legalise recreational cannabis as “dangerous and medically irresponsible” This week Greens leader Richard Di Natale announced the party’s plan …