dRx series: Deprescribing calcium & vitamin D in older people
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
When is it appropriate to consider deprescribing calcium and vitamin D for your older patients? Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page take a look Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred …
Conviction after ‘demonstrated and ongoing pattern of fraudulent behaviour’
Ahpra has issued a warning to those thinking of holding themselves out as a registered practitioner after a woman’s year-long pattern of conduct A woman has appeared before Penrith Local …
Queensland expands nasal flu vax access
Needle-free influenza vaccinations can now be administered to children and teens up to 18 years under Queensland’s free immunisation program Pharmacists are being given the green light to administer the nasal …
Peptides a threat to health and sports integrity: SIA
Concerns are being raised about the growing use of peptides, putting athletes at risk of lengthy bans Sports Integrity Australia (SIA) is putting athletes, coaches and support personnel, including pharmacists, …
Older pharmacists dropping rego
Declining numbers of pharmacists aged 60 years and older are maintaining their registration, as profession’s ranks continue to swell Registration data from the Pharmacy Board of Australia for the March 2026 quarter …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest research news Measuring blood pressure accurately Accurate blood pressure measurement is essential for the diagnosis and management of hypertension. To obtain reliable readings, both …
‘What evidence?’ pharmacist shows no insight, rules tribunal
A pharmacist who was caught behind the wheel under the influence of self-dispensed drugs has applied to have his registration reinstated The man’s case was heard at the Civil and Administrative Tribunal …
Households cut spending, but not in pharmacy
Pharmacy is one of the few sectors to see increased spending, as household budgets tighten, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia reveals Data from the CommBank Household Spending Insights report for …
Pharmacy bodies to go ‘all in for reconciliation’
“Wherever you practice… you play a role in ensuring First Nations people receive care that is considered, culturally safe, respectful and responsive,” a pharmacy leader tells the profession Pharmacy staff …
What the 2026 Federal Budget means for health
Reforms to the NDIS, which are set to deliver $37.8 billion in savings, dominate the health side of the Federal Budget, experts from NAB say Despite the energy shock and …
Board seeks CPD input
Revised standards would align requirements across professions, according to the consultation The Pharmacy Board of Australia and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) are seeking feedback from pharmacists on …
The week in review
All eyes were on the budget this week, with one win for pharmacy celebrated, but questions about whether there was enough in the spending plan for healthcare First, the good …