News
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New UTI app trial
Tuesday | Jan 15 2019UK pharmacy chain Boots is trialling a new urinary tract infection (UTI) app-based "test and treat" service across 37 of its branches.
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Black Ant tabs fake
Tuesday | Jan 15 2019THE Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has warned health professionals and consumers that the product sold as Germany Black Ant 2000mg tablets (Zhansheng Weige Chaoyue Xilishi) pose a serious risk to health.
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TGA video release
Tuesday | Jan 15 2019THE Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has released a one minute consumer video describing its function in society.
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PBS cost recovery
Tuesday | Jan 15 2019THE Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) will be hosting information forums in Sydney and Melbourne regarding amendments to cost recovery arrangements and improvements to PBS listing processes - see pbs.gov.au for more.
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Health connections
Tuesday | Jan 15 2019THE Government has announced $1.5 million in funding for a new pilot program that will help patients suffering from serious and rare diseases connect with the best health services and treatment.
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Dispensary Corner
Tuesday | Jan 15 2019
15 Jan 19EATING yoghurt is still considered a healthy option, right.
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Guild launches mentorship
Monday | Jan 14 2019THE Pharmacy Guild of Australia has announced the launch of a community pharmacy mentor platform on a dedicated built-for-purpose site.
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WA pharmacist disqualified
Monday | Jan 14 2019WEST Australian pharmacist Lex Walliss has been reprimanded and disqualified from re-applying for registration for six months after he admitted to professional misconduct.
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HRT blood clot risks
Monday | Jan 14 2019WOMEN taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to manage symptoms of menopause may increase their risk of blood clots, according to a new study released by University of Nottingham researchers in the UK.