‘Gross abuse’ of position
A doctor found guilty of indecently assaulting a female patient, and who prescribed the patient quantities of S8s knowing she was drug dependent, has been struck off A 62-year-old GP …
Pharmacy owners reprimanded, cautioned
Dangerous compounding and unhygienic dose administration filling areas are just a selection of reasons why owners were pulled up before recent panel hearings Pharmacy owners have been reprimanded for allowing …
How bankruptcy can affect your pharmacy
What are the consequences of bankruptcy? Stephanie McGrath looks at the effects on pharmacy owners On 18 February 2019 AJP reported that the National Health Amendment (Pharmaceutical Benefits) Bill 2019 …
Talking about the future and precision medicine
Did you know there is a pill that has an embedded sensor activated by the digestive enzymes, and transmits data about your medications via Bluetooth to an app? Shara Evans …
Clinical tips: incontinence
Incontinence is a widespread condition with a range of different causes and treatments, writes Louis Roller Incontinence is a term that describes any accidental or involuntary loss of urine from …
Let’s get radical
Government must get pharmacists working outside of pharmacies, CHF says The Consumers Health Forum has congratulated the Federal government on its recent reelection, but says it now has a lot …
Keeping up to date
Revisions made to online CM interactions guide Blackmores Institute has announced their comprehensive online tool, the Complementary Medicine Interactions Guide, has been updated with the latest peer-reviewed data and new …
‘No such thing as a non-professional service pharmacist’: Guild
One fifth of pharmacies employ a dedicated professional services pharmacist: Guild says concept shouldn’t exist, PSA calls for more funding for roles The recently published UTS Pharmacy Barometer asked 178 pharmacy owners and …
Tips for a smoother work day
In this episode your peers and mentors provide tips on a range of hot topics encountered in everyday pharmacy practice We look at areas such as prioritising workload, balancing patient …
World news wrapup: 30 May 2019
How CWH and local discounters are affecting Kiwi pharmacies; Oklahoma sues over opioid epidemic; is Boots to close 200 stores? New Zealand: TVNZ has reported on the rise of Chemist …
Caring for kids
Leading pharmacist calls for more guidelines on colic, constipation and reflux in infants, as new survey shows 99% of pharmacists field questions on these disorders A new survey has found …
Blooms and Symbion carry on partnership
Symbion has announced it has secured the contract to supply Blooms The Chemist for a further five years The move continues a longstanding partnership that commenced 20 years ago. The …