‘They’re stigmatised for their presenting symptoms’
One pharmacist urges her colleagues to put aside their preconceptions of ADHD and those who live with it, and take a wider view Susan Nguyen, a Sydney pharmacy co-owner and …
Strong support for draft CPD standards: PSA
PSA to publish new standards for continuing professional development in December The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) is moving forward with the development of its standards for continuing professional development …
Seizing the opportunity
PSA national president Fei Sim talks about the importance of transforming pharmacy education to match evolving clinical roles We have spoken ad nauseam about how the aging population, increased healthcare …
‘Rapid’ uptake of CF triple therapy
PBS listing of the combination medicine has led to improved quality of life for patients with cystic fibrosis (CF), says drug utilisation committee Nearly 90% of Australians prescriptions of cystic …
dRx series: deprescribing macrogol in older people
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page look at when to consider deprescribing macrogol Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended to achieve improved health outcomes through …
Medicinal cannabis ‘clear disconnect’ between support and practice
Pharmacists highlight a lack of education about dispensing medicinal cannabis, as well as worries about regulatory compliance Healthtech company Montu has released the results of a national survey it commissioned …
Training underway for SDPR rollout
Healthcare staff commence training ahead of the phased implementation of one state’s Single Digital Patient Record (SDPR) Close to 200 NSW Health employees from across the state have volunteered to …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news SGLT2 Inhibitors and External Genital Infection in Male Patients with Type 2 Diabetes In this large cohort study patients with T2D …
Docs slam campaign promoting pharmacist prescribing
But full scope services are already taking pressure off Victoria’s thinly-stretched health system while keeping patients safe, says Guild The Victorian Government has issued an update stating that from November …
Tassie looks to keep some pharmacies open longer
The Tasmanian Government is launching expressions of interest for community pharmacies to apply for grant funding to open for longer Minister for health, mental health and wellbeing, Bridget Archer announced …
Aged care delivers rapid growth for pharmacy
Pharmacy group among Australia’s fastest growing businesses The rollout of onsite pharmacy services in the aged care sector has seen Choice Chemist take second spot on the Australian Financial Review’s …
Medicines supply chain a national security concern: Twomey
Australia and its allies need to work together to shore up their medicines manufacturing capabilities, Guild leader says Steps need to be taken to strengthen Australia’s medicines supply chain to …