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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Exploring Australian pharmacists’ perceptions and practices towards reducing the risk of medicines-related harm in aged care residents An online survey of …

Machine learning could help identify people at risk of adverse outcomes from being prescribed opioids, new research suggests Researchers at Canada’s University of Alberta have begun using a form of …

What factors lead to opioid dependence? Researchers share findings, but warn that limits on pain medication—including paracetamol—may have a major impact on chronic pain With guidelines and restrictions brought in …

One pharmacy is accused of selling codeine daily to up to 50 people… but stakeholders calling for Ireland to follow in Australia’s footsteps may be “sorely disappointed,” warns a leading …

Sex for pills pharmacist sentenced in the US; Toronto crime wave; UK Health Secretary shares prescription meds with a friend Media, Pennsylvania: A pharmacist has been sentenced to four years’ …

Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Co-prescribing of opioids and benzodiazepines/Z-drugs associated with all-cause mortality In this large population study, patients prescribed benzodiazepines/Z drugs and weak opioids …

In the second instalment of a series of webinars entitled Understanding Your Risk Capacity, Nicolette Ellis, Gary West, and Dr Brett MacFarlane continue their discussions about measuring, evaluating, and managing …

Has use of non-prescribed pharmaceutical opioids and nicotine e-cigarettes changed since monitoring and new laws kicked in? New Aussie reports share the latest data… Researchers from the National Drug & …

A study has shown high treatment retention and adherence, reduced substance use and depression, and improved quality of life among those receiving monthly BUP-XR Community use of long-acting buprenorphine has …

An embedded GP pharmacist led to enhanced medication safety, improved communication and better quality of life for patients, a new Australian study has found A new qualitative study has found …

Many of us have experienced those heart sinking moments of concern or discomfort when asked to dispense a medicine which we believe is inappropriate or high risk. In this webinar, …

Three pharmacy giants told to cough up more than $900 million over opioids; codeine crisis in Ireland; NZ woman convicted over forged scripts Cleveland, Ohio: A US District judge has …