Flashback Friday: Black heroin and colour TV
Whether you were ready for colour TV or not, we started 1975 with some lurid crime reporting – including on the new scourge of black heroin “The countries which seem …
Paracetamol recommendations not yet addressed: CHP
While it supports the incoming paracetamol scheduling changes, industry group says some advisory recommendations remain to be addressed As the 1 February deadline swiftly approaches for the implementation revised scheduling …
Hospitals need ‘dedicated fulltime positions to manage medicines shortages’
Medicine shortages are driving patients to emergency departments, one leading pharmacist warns, as research shows their impact on pharmacists and the general public A national survey undertaken by University of …
Pharmacists speak out on telehealth funding cuts
Telehealth for pharmacy services “equivalent or better” for patients, yet funding has been cut for pharmacists—despite continuing to be available for GPs Research has found that telepharmacy services are valuable, …
Quantifying the dementia trajectory
Researchers deep dive into the survival ranges for those with dementia… and find out that predicting the need for nursing home care remains complex The average life expectancy of people …
Dedicated aged care role in Cabinet
Pharmacists welcome the appointment of aged care minister to Cabinet Minister for aged care and sport Anika Wells has issued a statement saying it is a “privilege” to be asked …
‘Medication without harm is a goal we all share’
Experts want health professionals to stop the “prescribing cascade” of potentially harmful drugs – and their recommendations are just as important for pharmacists, they say President of the Royal Australasian …
PBS biosimilar substitution warning
Pharmacists reminded of biosimilar substitution requirements Pharmacists are being advised to pay attention when selecting Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) codes when substituting biosimilar medications, to ensure the correct product is …
Chemist Warehouse – Australia’s new ‘millionaire factory’
Sigma’s merger with Chemist Warehouse will create multimillionaires, proxy advisory firm says Chemist Warehouse shareholders could find themselves on the Australian Financial Review’s Rich List, if the discounter’s merger with …
World news wrapup: 23 January 2025
USA to withdraw from WHO; Glasgow pharmacist found guilty of assault on patient; Walgreens Boots unlawful scripts allegations Geneva, Switzerland: The World Health Organization has expressed regret that the United …
TGA vape crackdown continues
Retailers hit with infringement notices totaling close to $400,000, over alleged unlawful vape supply Authorities issue 20 infringement notices to Melbourne-based businesses as part of vape crackdown. Joint activity by …
Pharmacist’s concerns spark protest
Following a St Kilda pharmacist’s outpouring of concern over rampant crime and antisocial behaviour in her suburb, locals have taken to the streets in protest Following a St Kilda pharmacist’s …