Could a GP app ease codeine trouble?
A GP app could be the solution to an expected influx of patients seeking pain relief, its developer suggests A medical scientist and former pharmacy assistant is developing doctoroo, an …
‘Armies’ dependent on codeine
AMA president Dr Michael Gannon has warned of “challenges,” including for emergency departments, dealing with codeine-seeking patients Dr Gannon spoke with 2GB’s Ben Fordham today following the release of a …
Compounding: making a difference
Imagine if you could end each work day knowing you had made a real difference in just one person’s life? Marina Holt shares a patient’s story As pharmacists, our job …
Booze risk for pain sufferers
People who have been overusing codeine may switch to alcohol misuse after Thursday’s upschedule, one expert warns And it’s likely to be those overusing codeine only a little—to treat pain …
Could NSW go its own way on codeine?
Rules around pharmacist vaccinations differ between states – and the same could happen for codeine availability, one stakeholder says With only two days to go before low-dose codeine is upscheduled …
Women with Type 2 diabetes lose CVD protection
People with diabetes are twice as likely to suffer sudden cardiac death, a new report shows Released by the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, The Dark Heart of Type 2 …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Update on colchicine, 2017 Colchicine is currently approved for the treatment of gout. Studies indicate that it may be beneficial in …
Letter to the editor: Upschedule is about protecting patients
Response to article published in the AJP – OTC codeine death claims must stop by A/Prof Adrian Reynolds The Australian Journal of Pharmacy article with Pharmacy Guild NSW Branch president …
No GP S8 prescription ban: TGA
There is no substance to reports that GPs could be banned from prescribing S8 analgesics, the TGA says Over the long weekend, Fairfax and News media reported that the TGA’s …
Students shine at pharmacy conference
Good vibes and dance moves took centre stage at the NAPSA Congress Ball, with top members awarded for their dedication and enthusiasm Early last week pharmacy students descended upon Sydney …
Staff Spotlight
AJP chats with Matthew Scott, who has recently transitioned from intern to fully fledged pharmacist at Alfred Health in Melbourne 1. How have you found the transition from intern to pharmacist …