screening
Testing times
Pharmacy-based point-of-care testing brings health and economic benefits, the International Pharmaceutical Federation says FIP has released a new Statement of Policy released today, saying that a broad range of point-of-care …
Women’s health on the agenda
Funding for cervical and breast cancer, endometriosis and reproductive health programs have been announced as part of the Federal Budget The Federal Government will invest $354 million over the next …
COVID testing: is the sky falling?
A risk management focus emerges as the Queensland COVID testing pilot draws closer – and one pharmacy leader says new GP criticisms are simply more “Chicken Little” rhetoric Queensland Health …
The week in review
Pharmacy was in the media spotlight this week, with concerns aired about its role in COVID-19 testing and News Corp attacking it over medicines prices The Palaszczuk Government announced on …
High-risk businesses targeted
New findings show more than 80% of Australians are worried about hygiene on public transport, as Victoria gears up for increased testing Victoria’s state Government has announced it will establish …
Pharmacy services flagging high-risk patients
Amcal and Guardian have reported a record rise in high-risk patients screened and identified for subsequent medical referrals This signals the importance of sleep and heart health screening services, the …
DDS tackles heart disease
This month, Discount Drug Stores is providing free heart health screenings as part of its Wellness Revolution campaign The pharmacy group is highlighting that high blood pressure remains the most …
Customers urged to take up heart screening
Discount Drug Stores are providing free heart health screenings at more than 142 of its stores across the country during September and October The screenings have been timed to coincide …
Who pays for screening?
Government funding essential if pharmacy COPD screening is to be sustainable, as fears remain over charging patients While a number of clinical trials have revealed the efficacy of pharmacist-led COPD …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Omega-3 fatty acids for the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease A Cochrane systematic review of 79 RCTs (n=112,059) of …
No direct marketing for genetic testing: RCPA
Complex medical tests should always be requested by, and after discussion with, an experienced medical practitioner, says the RCPA This approach applies to all medical tests, says the Royal College …
DDS screens for diabetes
Discount Drug Stores pharmacists are set to offer free diabetes risk screenings over July and August Every five minutes an Australian is diagnosed with diabetes, the group says. The pharmacy’s …