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Safer, better hospital prescribing in Qld
Thursday | Apr 10 2025QUEENSLAND is introducing state-wide Collaborative Pharmacist Medication Prescribing (CPMP), allowing pharmacists to prescribe certain medicines in collaboration with a doctor or nurse practitioner in both public and private hospitals.
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Wrong meds lead to falls
Thursday | Apr 10 2025PSYCHOTROPIC medicines commonly prescribed for older people in aged care homes to treat mental health conditions may cause loss of balance and lead to unnecessary falls and injuries, with researchers saying the medications need to be reviewed.
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Flooding impacts long-term health
Thursday | Apr 10 2025THE world's largest and most comprehensive study of the long-term health impacts of flooding has found a 26% increased risk of diseases serious enough to require hospitalisation.
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More ADHD drug shortages
Wednesday | Apr 9 2025THE Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has advised there is a shortage of Ritalin and Artige immediate-release tablets, with a shortage of Ritalin LA capsules anticipated.
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Diabetes underestimated
Wednesday | Apr 9 2025NEW research suggests that the number of Australians living with diabetes may be up to 35% higher than previously estimated, raising critical questions about the size of one of Australia's most serious chronic health conditions.
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APC welcomes new leadership
Tuesday | Apr 8 2025THE Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) has welcomed the appointment of Professor Rhonda Clifford as the incoming Chair of the APC Accreditation Committee.
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World Health Day family focus
Tuesday | Apr 8 2025WORLD Health Day yesterday kicked off a year-long campaign on maternal and child health, with the Pharmacy Guild of Australia recognising the role of community pharmacists in supporting families to get the healthcare they need.
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Rethinking health literacy in T2D
Monday | Apr 7 2025NEW research has found limited evidence for an association between health literacy and medication adherence among ethnic minority adults living with type 2 diabetes (T2D).
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Green pharma assessed
Monday | Apr 7 2025A NEW academic paper has been published critiquing the commitment of Australia's 10 largest pharmaceutical companies to achieving net zero emissions.
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Peak bodies call for NSW drug action
Friday | Apr 4 2025PEAK bodies are urging the NSW Government to "act decisively" on alcohol and other drug policy to save lives.
