The National Asthma Council
Australia has expressed strong
support for the proposed increase
in tobacco excise (PD Thu), saying it
was good news for the two million
Australians with asthma.
Community pharmacist Stephen
Hughes, a director of the Asthma
Council, said raising the tobacco
tax would directly and indirectly
improve health outcomes for all
Australians as well as giving those
with asthma a better chance of
achieving good asthma control.The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 06 Aug 13 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 06 Aug 13
MONTU Group, its subsidiary Alternaleaf Pty Ltd, and their common director Christopher Strauch are facing legal action by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) in the Federal Court of Australia for alleged unlawful advertising on the effectiveness of their medicinal cannabis products.
AUSTRALIA’S public hospitals are facing their lengthiest wait times on record for planned surgeries, with emergency departments struggling under access blockages, according to the latest annual Public Hospital Report Card by the Australian Medical Association (AMA).
THE University of South Australia has released a new study to help healthcare workers better support women with persistent pelvic pain, including symptoms that are suggestive of gynaecological, lower urinary tract, bowel, sexual, and pelvic floor dysfunction.
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