World News Wrapup – 3 August 2023
Workforce shortages leave two-thirds of French pharmacies short-staffed; pharmacist dies after being found unconscious during triathlon; British MPs back pharmacy vaccination services Paris, France: Workforce shortages are continuing to plague …
60-day scripts with no repeats okay: RACGP
GP wants patients to save at the pharmacy through double dispensing, but spend at the medical centre Patients who are eligible to receive 60-day prescriptions could end up visiting their …
Facing the future
Take part in a survey of pharmacists’ knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to climate change and environmental sustainability You are invited to participate in a research study seeking to better …
Pharmacists will survive: Labor MP
Concerns about the impacts 60-day dispensing will have on community pharmacies are being dismissed by a government MP Labor MP, Peta Murphy, has dismissed suggestions that the closure of the …
Time is running out to get 60-day dispensing right: Tyrrell
The government’s $148.2 million transitional fund for rural pharmacies fails to ease crossbench senator’s concerns Measures need to be implemented to ensure community pharmacies are not adversely impacted by the …
Being a part of the solution
Angelo Pricolo speaks about his experiences in treating addiction, his thoughts on the ‘War on Drugs’ and his thoughts on the future of harm minimisation In this podcast, Carlene McMaugh …
‘Game changer’; Chemist Warehouse moves into in-hospital pharmacy
Joint venture with Icon Group founders Cathie Reid and Stuart Giles “next leap forward” in hospital pharmacy industry Chemist Warehouse (CWH) and pharmacist rich listers Cathie Read and Stuart Giles …
Naloxone for all
Everyone should carry naloxone, especially members of the police, a patient advocate believes Pharmacists are being urged to lobby state and territory health ministers to push for their governments to …
Got an opinion about us? Help shape the AJP of the future
In return for brekkie and a $50 thank you gift card, we’d love an hour of your time … if you’re in Sydney on Thursday 31 August, before the Pharmacy …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Menopausal hormone therapy and dementia A case control study conducted with more than 60,000 women aged 50 to 60 …
Topical pain management for musculoskeletal conditions
There is good evidence for the use of topical preparations to manage inflammation and pain in musculoskeletal conditions including soft tissue injuries; localised soft tissue rheumatism and localised forms of …
Tailoring over-the-counter treatments for patients with allergic rhinitis and urticaria
This article discusses the management of allergic rhinitis (AR) and urticaria with over-the-counter (OTC) medicines. It will review how second-generation antihistamines are preferred options for AR and urticaria, particularly discussing …