‘Heartbreaking’ case highlights need for support: Guild Insurance
The parents of a child who suffered a clonidine overdose due to a dispensing error are calling for legislative change to how some insurance funds are paid out The Adelaide …
Supplement brand fined over ad breach
Queensland-based company cops infringement notices totalling more than $79,000 over alleged unlawful advertising The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued four infringement notices to Switch Nutrition in relation to the alleged promotion of therapeutic …
Government-led promotion needed to boost 60-day uptake: study
Slower than forecast adoption of 60-day dispensing is being attributed to low uptake by GPs and resistance from pharmacists Changes to GP prescribing software, combined with clearer communication to patients …
PBAC go-ahead for adrenaline nasal spray
PBS listing recommendation for neffy, with PBAC citing previous shortages of adrenaline auto-injector pens The Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) has recommended the listing of neffy nasal spray, for the …
Which opportunities should we be seizing?
A range of opportunities are now available for those seeking to expand or change their careers, and to enhance their business. But how do you choose which path to follow? …
Regulate infant formula marketing: AMA
Medical group calls for tighter controls over the promotion of infant formula, including in pharmacies The Australian Medical Association (AMA) wants retailers to be included in mandatory infant formula marketing …
The price ain’t right: Lilly
Positive funding recommendation for Mounjaro came with “unviable and unsustainable conditions”, sponsor says Eli Lilly is calling for “wholesale changes” to be made to the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) after withdrawing its application …
Vaccination in a post-pandemic world
Covid-19 and RSV vaccination services have transitioned in the years since the pandemic. We speak with two leading community pharmacists about how they now provide these services. KEY POINTS: Covid-19 …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Childhood and Adolescent Asthma Hospitalisations in Queensland, Australia A retrospective analysis of hospital admissions for children and adolescents in Queensland from …
AI in pharmacy practice
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly embedded in practice, write PDL professional officers, Kylie Neville and Amy Minion While it offers opportunities to improve efficiency and consistency, AI also introduces …
‘Damages trust’: Doctors wanted pharmacist prescribing heads-up
A major medical group says it’s been let down by a lack of consultation on the NSW pharmacist pill prescription changes The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has …
Payday super is coming
Victoria Le from Peak Strategies outlines what every business owner needs to prepare for ahead of the implementation of payday super Super is a key part of Australia’s retirement system …