Clinical tips: leg ulcer
Pharmacists are well placed to treat leg ulcers in their early stages, writes Carlene McMaugh Leg ulcers may be associated with venous insufficiency, neuropathy, or arterial disease, and may be …
TGA does ‘terrible job’ on CMs, say critics
A new product has been given the first ever Aust L(A) listing for a herbal complementary medicine – but the move has attracted criticism Dr Ken Harvey, president of Friends …
Pharmacist reprimanded over inappropriate patient relationships
After a patient’s mother died, a pharmacist used his store’s records to contact her and begin a sexual relationship The Pharmacy Board has issued a statement about a pharmacist who …
The top ten
Which story headed our top ten most read articles over the last month? Stories about crime and regulatory issues dominated our readers interest recently. However the top ten stories over …
Pharmacist flu vaccination is safe: study
People immunised at pharmacies reported fewer adverse events compared with general practice or other clinics, an Australian study has found A study that tracked adverse events following flu shots has …
The next generation of pharmacy ownership: Taking the first step
It might seem daunting at first, but there are a few key things you can do now to ‘get you going’ on your ownership journey. You may be new to …
The next generation of pharmacy ownership: The big leap
So you’ve made the decision that pharmacy ownership is for you. So what’s next in the process? Listen to Anthony White, TWC Executive Director of Network Development and Tanya Maloney, …
World news wrapup: 17 June 2021
Pharmacy leaves “cursed” message on birthday; quick-thinking pharmacist saves a life with CPR; German pharmacies mobbed for vaccine passes New York, New York: A birthday message gone wrong from a …
Pharmacies to supply Moderna vax from September
Moderna is to be the vaccine supplied by community pharmacies in Stage 3 of the COVID vax program, the Health Minister reveals Speaking in Canberra on Monday, Health Minister Greg …
Medication harm reduction trials detailed
Chronic kidney disease, osteoporosis, medication-related problems and community-based medication reviews are among new pharmacy projects green-lighted by the Federal Government Health Minister Greg Hunt has announced that the Australian Government …
Returning the power to the profession
What has to happen before the Pharmacy Guild can argue for increased pay for pharmacists? Does the Guild now own the full scope of practice clinical agenda? Trent Twomey talks …
New head for Blooms
Emmanuel Vavoulas will be appointed as Blooms The Chemist’s new Chief Executive Officer, the banner group has announced Mr Vavoulas is set to begin in the role on 1 January …