Never assume, even with electronic prescriptions
Without due attention, technological advances in health care can mean a heightened risk for pharmacists and patients, PDL warns In its latest practice alert, PDL shares information about avoiding errors …
Antibiotic shortage on the way
The TGA says a new shortage of the high-strength Bicillin L-A (benzathine benzylpenicillin tetrahydrate) 1.2 million unit prefilled syringe for injection is coming The shortage is predicted to begin from …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Credentialed pharmacist-led home medicines reviews targeting treatable traits and their impact on health outcomes in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease …
‘Untimely’ death from mixed drugs
Promethazine and benzodiazepines implicated in a young man’s death—as well as an unlikely new substance A young Victorian man has died from a lethal combination of drugs including pharmaceuticals and …
Vape policy – ‘what failure looks like’
Government accused of “driving people to criminal enterprises” with the introduction of restrictions on vaping products Labor’s anti-nicotine vaping reforms are failing Australians and exposing pharmacists to new risks, an …
Transition standards ‘decades in the making’
New pharmacy standard to support patients through transitions of care Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha)’s Standard of practice for pharmacy services specialising in transitions of care guides best practice pharmacy care …
‘Stuff this, I’m going to hold them to account’
When Marika Castrisios experienced a traumatic miscarriage at her hospital pharmacy workplace, she became angry at the lack of facilities to help her – and took action “Working in a …
Pharmacists vote to continue industrial action
Union urges hospital pharmacy group to come back to the table, after “sub-standard pay offer” rejected HPS pharmacists across Australia are considering joining their Tasmanian colleagues in taking industrial action …
APC and NAPSA establish formal working relationship
Agreement to support expansion of NAPSA’s network of First Nations pharmacy students and initiatives that advance education The Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) and the National Austrational Pharmacy Students’ Association (NAPSA) …
Doctor of Pharmacy addresses anomaly
Education accreditation authority backs introduction of Doctor of Pharmacy Confirmation that pharmacists who complete an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 9 Masters Degree (Extended) course in pharmacy will be …
No products available
“Every day you have something that’s not available and you have to explain to someone that there is a shortage”: report reveals the impact of medicines shortages on pharmacists Almost …
The week in review
Changes to the Product Information for Phenergan, calls for funding for RMMRs to be retained and the introduction of the title ‘Doctor of Pharmacy’ made the headlines this week Addressing …