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ASMI Media Releases – 1. New Vit. E Research 2. Vit. B6 & B12 Important for Health 3. Thanks to Departing Health Secretary
1.Australian researchers challenge landmark meta-analysis of Vitamin E 29 August 2017 Australian researchers at Southern Cross University (SCU) have conducted a study1 that challenges previous research that found an increased mortality in people who took oral Vitamin E supplements. SCU School of Health and Human Sciences researchers Christopher Oliver and Stephen Myers questioned the validity of a…
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PSA Media Releases 1. Support for Real-Time Monitoring 2. Bob Buckham – New Executive Director of Policy, Advocacy and Innovation
1. Pharmacists support real-time monitoring across Australia August 9, 2017 New legislation to deliver a real-time prescription monitoring system in Victoria has been welcomed by the peak national body for pharmacists, the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA). Legislation introduced into the Victorian Parliament yesterday will establish the legislative framework for a Victorian real-time monitoring system. PSA…
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ASMI Media Releases – New Self Care Models Needed to Help Consumers Help Themselves to Health
New self-care models needed to help consumers help themselves to health 11 August 2017 Ageing populations, rising healthcare expenditure and lifestyle diseases have combined to create a pressing need for new models and mechanisms that will encourage and enable consumers to better self-manage their health – yet Australia has no formal policy of self-care. This…
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NPS Media Releases – 1. Medicine Misuse 2. Australian Prescriber early release
Medicine misuse can happen to anyone The 7th annual Be Medicinewise Week is on this 21-27 August 2017, promoting the safe and wise use of medicines. This year we are reminding Australians that medicine misuse can happen to anyone. What is medicine misuse? If people are NOT taking medicines as directed then they may be misusing…
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PSA Media Releases – Nine Current News Releases
1. Aboriginal health service pharmacist SIG launched July 31, 2017 In recognition of the growing number of pharmacists working in Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs), the peak national body for pharmacists, the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has launched the ACCHO Special Interest Group (SIG). The ACCHO SIG was launched on Sunday 30 July…
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NPS Media – Australian Prescriber Volume 40 Issue 4 August 2017
ARTICLE Immunisation and pregnancy What are the benefits of recommending vaccination to pregnant women? ARTICLE Chronic heart failure Managing chronic heart failure – which drugs should be used in which patients? ARTICLE Community use of naloxone for opioid overdose Will training laypeople in the use of naloxone reduce accidental opioid overdose deaths?
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PSA Media Releases – 1. Flagship Conference -Last Chance to Register 2. GP’s Told “Work Collaboratively for Better Patient Care Delivery
1. Last chance to register for flagship conference July 21, 2017 Time is running out to register for the flagship conference PSA17, the peak national body for pharmacists, the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) announced today. With limited tickets available and social events nearing sell out, PSA invites all pharmacists, industry leaders and health professionals to…
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ASMI Media Releases – 1. International Self Care Day – Consumer Empowerment 2. Challenges to New Advertising Complaints System
1. International Self Care Day – consumer empowerment drives the ‘new approach’ to health July 21, 2017 – Consumer trends are driving a “new approach to health” where consumers take a more active role in the management of their health. The challenges to meet this demand for greater consumer empowerment will require a better use of…
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PSA Media Releases 1. Pharmacy Screening Services 2. PSA17 Conference to be Opened by Health Minister
Evidence-based screening services in pharmacies help consumers June 30, 2017 Screening and risk assessment services in community pharmacies must be evidence-based, meet unmet needs in the community, be appropriate for a pharmacy setting and provided by an appropriately-trained pharmacist, the peak national body for pharmacists, PSA said today. With this in mind, PSA has developed…
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ASMI Media Releases 1. OTC Proton Pump Inhibitors 2. ASMI Welcomes New PSA President
OTC proton pump inhibitors and the quality use of medicines 5 July, 2017 – The Australian Self Medication Industry (ASMI) has stated that consumers can have confidence in the safety profile and effectiveness of over-the counter (OTC) Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) when they are used as recommended. OTC PPIs are used for the relief of frequent heartburn…