Viagra and melanoma: a lifestyle issue?
Increased risk of malignant melanoma link to ED drugs likely due to greater sun exposure, researchers say A newly published study of nearly 150,000 men prescribed sildenafil, tadalafil, or vardenafil has found …
Pharmacist loses job over anti-gay Facebook post
A pharmacist has lost his job after posting on Facebook expressing support for the Orlando mass murderer. Raynard Humphreys, formerly a pharmacist at the Buttonwood Bay Medical Center in the …
Top tips for pharmacists using social media
Advice for pharmacists and pharmacy students delving into the brave new world of social media As healthcare professionals, it’s important to be self aware and cautious when communicating online. A recent study …
MBS funding for pharmacists’ professional services: Is it time?
Should there be MBS funding for professional pharmacist services? asks Manya Angley An estimated 2% to 3% of Australian hospital admissions are medication related, representing 230,000 medication related hospital admissions …
FedEx accused of trafficking illegal prescription drugs
US shipping giant conspired with internet pharmacies to ship illegal sedatives and painkillers, allege prosecutors A trial began on Monday 13 June over drug trafficking charges against FedEx, according to …
Labor CM rebate cut plan ‘a false economy’
Complementary Medicines Australia has slammed the Labor Party over its plans to cut the rebate to natural therapies if elected to Government next month. Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen announced a …
Global Drug Survey: Drinking remains top Aussie problem
Australians are struggling with problem drinking, according to the latest international survey on drug use Between November 2015 and January 2016, the Global Drug Survey asked 4,524 Australians about their …
Does plain packaging encourage crime?
International stakeholders are focusing keenly on Australia’s experience with plain packaging for tobacco products… including the IRA, one international body claims. Jane McCredie writes in MJA InSight this week that …
Health Check: how much salt is OK to eat?
Health Check: how much salt is OK to eat? Kacie Dickinson, Flinders University Australian guidelines recommend limiting salt intake to six grams a day or less. The World Health Organisation …
Guild congratulates Dr John D’Arcy on Order of Australia award
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has congratulated Dr John D’Arcy O’Donnell on his Order of Australia award. Dr John D’Arcy has a long and productive association with the Pharmacy Guild …
SHPA calls for action on poor medicines management
SHPA CEO Kristin Michaels today called for joint Commonwealth and State action to reduce preventable hospital admissions resulting from poor management of medications. “Australia must take priority action to improve …
Record nominations for Pharmacy Assistant of the Year
The 2016 Pharmacy Guild of Australia/GuildSuper Pharmacy Assistant of the Year Award has received more than 560 nominations—over 100 additional nominations than received in 2015. Pharmacy Guild of Australia Acting …