Endometriosis, endometrial hyperplasia and PCOS: where does metformin fit in?
This article discusses the clinical presentation of endometriosis, endometrial hyperplasia and polycystic ovarian syndrome, and the role that metformin has in the management of each condition. By Kevin de Vries, …
Restless legs syndrome and periodic limb movements
There is no cure for restless legs syndrome, however, by providing appropriate advice, pharmacists can help their patients manage the disorder and minimise symptoms. By Dr Louis Roller PhD, MSc, …
‘Overdose hides in plain sight.’
One stakeholder is calling for a national overdose prevention strategy, as a report details the pharmaceutical drugs involved with unintentional drug-related deaths The Penington Institute has released Australia’s Annual Overdose …
Docs want mandatory jabs for all in health
Doctors call for all health workers, including those in community pharmacies, to be mandatorily vaccinated against COVID-19 On Tuesday the Australian Medical Association called on National Cabinet to make it …
LARCs and medical abortion: Survey
Are you a community pharmacist? Have your say about contraception and abortion care SPHERE, the NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Sexual and Reproductive Health for Women in Primary Care, …
Australia at the back of generics queue
Price disclosure’s “deep” cuts are exacerbating medication shortages, says head of Advantage Pharmacy and Chemist Discount Centre Rolling shortages of antidepressants, hyper-tension and cholesterol medications are at least partly the …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news NSAIDs for heavy menstrual bleeding NSAIDs used just before and during menses reduce relative mean menstrual blood loss by about 30%, …
“It cannot be divorced from the professional context.”
A health practitioner argued that his sexual assault of a friend fell under the category of personal rather than professional misconduct The Medical Board of Australia has issued a statement …
New listings
As part of its PBS listing, an anaphylaxis treatment is set to be “a-flagged” Anapen 500 (500 microgram/0.3mL), Anapen 300 (300 microgram/0.3mL) and Anapen Junior 150 (150 microgram/0.3mL) adrenaline (epinephrine) auto-injectors will be …
No fault vaccine indemnity scheme secured
Pharmacy Guild, PDL welcome “common sense” scheme that offers a safety net to Australians receiving COVID-19 vaccines and protection to pharmacists administering them Details of the no fault COVID-19 Vaccine …
Share your views
Call for submissions to the review of the National Medicines Policy Health Minister Greg Hunt has commissioned a review of the National Medicines Policy (NMP) in recognition of the substantial …
Responsibility on GP, not pharmacists
Acting chief pharmacist criticises GP’s lack of sufficient assessment of a “high-risk and potentially dangerous” prescribing regimen to a woman who died A GP should have exercised more caution in …