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PSA Media Releases – Absence from work certificates within pharmacists’ scope of practice
Absence from work certificates within pharmacists’ scope of practice March 13, 2018 Issuing absence from work certificates is within the scope of practice for all pharmacists who must comply with strict guidelines recognised by the Fair Work Commission, the peak national body for pharmacists, the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) said today. Responding to concerns raised by business and…
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NPS Media Releases – 1. RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS: Getting the facts straight about methotrexate 2. National Medicinewise Awards: Call for entries
1. RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS: Getting the facts straight about methotrexate Free webinar Thursday, 12 April 2018 7:00 – 8:00 pm AEST Register now Dispelling the myths about low-dose methotrexate Persistence with methotrexate therapy by people with rheumatoid arthritis is variable – due partly to misconceptions about the medicine. Pharmacists play an important role in helping to reduce…
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PSA Media Releases – 1. Methadone story on A Current Affair 2. Renewed training for pharmacy staff
1. Methadone story on A Current Affair March 1, 2018 MEDIA COMMENT Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) National President Dr Shane Jackson said: “The peak national body for pharmacists, the PSA, has expressed concern about A Current Affair’s story claiming patients taking methadone are putting drivers at risk from car accidents”. Here is what the adults…
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ASMI Media Releases _ 1. New Health Review Report Released – The State of Self Care in Australia 2. Package of reforms years in the making strengthens consumer protections
1. New Health Review Report Released – The State of Self Care in Australia 27 February 2018 The State of Self Care in Australia is a review of the ways in which Australia is attempting to encourage and enable individuals to look after their own health and wellbeing. The role of Self Care in effective…
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NPS Media Releases – 1. Careful questions and everyday objects – the essential tool kit to diagnose neuropathic pain 2. Chronic pain – discomfort that lasts over three months – needs GP assessment 3. NPS MedicineWise and American Express Open-air Cinemas announce winners of national short film competition 4. MedicineWise App updates aid transition to prescription-only codeine
1. Careful questions and everyday objects – the essential tool kit to diagnose neuropathic pain Reflecting the updated international definition ‘neuropathic pain is caused by a lesion or disease of the somatosensory system’, the program offers education, resources and tools to help doctors distinguish neuropathic pain from other pain conditions. Dr Andrew Boyden, medical advisor…
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PSA Media Releases – 1. Career program empowers pharmacists to maximise their potential 2. Pharmacists can help to Close the Gap 3. Harnessing the power of pharmacists to decrease smoking
1. Career program empowers pharmacists to maximise their potential February 12, 2018 JOINT MEDIA RELEASE A new program to empower pharmacists develop their leadership skills has been developed by the peak national body for pharmacists, the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) in partnership with Pharmaceutical Defence Ltd (PDL). The Career Essentials Program will deliver a range of…
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ASMI Media Release – Consumers can have confidence in OTC painkillers when used as directed
Consumers can have confidence in OTC painkillers when used as directed 09 February 2018 The Australian Self Medication Industry (ASMI) today assured consumers that over-the-counter (OTC) oral analgesic products containing ibuprofen, paracetamol and diclofenac remain a safe and effective means of relief from acute pain when used short-term and according to label instructions. This statement…
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NPS Media Releases – 1. MEDICINEWISE ARTICLE UPDATE 2. Applications open for NMS Asia-Pacific QUM Scholarship 2018 3. National Medicinewise Awards: Call for entries
1. MEDICINEWISE ARTICLE UPDATE FEBRUARY 2018 Managing hepatitis C in general practice Find out why community-based management is essential to reduce hepatitis C in Australia. Extemporaneously compounded medicines Compounded medicines are not generally assessed for safety and efficacy. Read more about their regulation and short-term expiry dates. Community use of naxolone for opioid overdose Will training…
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PSA Media Releases – 1. Pharmacists welcome new pain management service 2. Exceptional pharmacists receive Australia Day honours 3. Consultation begins on My Health Record Guidelines 4. New online training to support people who use drugs 5. Pharmacists welcome landmark National Asthma Strategy
1. Pharmacists welcome new pain management service January 25, 2018 Pharmacists have welcomed a new $20 million trial by the Federal Government to support people suffering from ongoing chronic pain, the peak national body for pharmacists, the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) said today. Launched by Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt in Melbourne, the Pain…
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ASMI Media Releases – 1. Major progress on access to medicines and consumer awareness of pharmacist-only meds 2. Filomena Maiese departs ASMI 3. Pregnant women reminded to check medicines with pharmacist or doctor
1. Major progress on access to medicines and consumer awareness of pharmacist-only meds 24 January 2018 The Australian Self Medication Industry has announced its support for the TGA’s commitment to change restrictions on the advertising of pharmacist-only (Schedule 3 or S3) medicines, and the establishment of a working group that will proactively identify prescription medicines…