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Metformin for wet (neovascular) age-related macular degeneration

Dr Esther Lau and Prof Lisa Nissen - June 12, 2000

CPD

References Khanna S, Shaw L, Hyman MJ, et al. Association of metformin use with risk of newly onset neovascular age-related macular degeneration development. Retina...

James Chalmers and Peter Guthrey MPS - August 9, 2000

Industry

Pharmacy practice is rapidly evolving. Here’s how the drastically reimagined Professional Practice Standards can help the profession adapt.

Changes to AIR information

AP Staff - April 18, 2000

Clinical

References 1. Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care. Mandatory reporting changes to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) from 1 March 2024. 2024. At:...

How to deliver respectful, reliable service when dispensing PrEP

Mylan - October 29, 2018

Long-acting treatment for opioid dependence approved

Ruth Cooper - December 10, 2018

Clinical

The first long-acting treatment for opioid dependence has been approved for use in Australia by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). Buvidal Weekly and Buvidal Monthly...

Insomnia management in residential aged care

AP Staff - June 5, 2000

CPD

References Hjort Telhede E. Experiences of insomnia among older people living in nursing homes A qualitative study. Int J Qual Stud Health Well-being...

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What’s changing?

What was the reason behind the decision?

When is it appropriate to substitute a medicine?

When should substitution not occur?

What about PBS medicines?

What are pharmacists' obligations?

What documentation is required?

Where can pharmacists turn for support?

1. Dispensing fees will marginally rise

2. (Dis)continued dispensing as emergency measures roll back

3. New vaping standards will come into effect

4. Pharmacists now have longer to transition to the new MMR and ACOP credential

5. The Victorian pharmacy pilot will go permanent

6. Piloted community pharmacist services in Queensland will also go permanent

7. Interns and students get medicines administration rights in Queensland

Why do we have popups?

The pop-up paradox

Surprising results

Information overload

Making smarter systems

1. NIPVIP vaccine administration fees will (slightly) increase

2. The COVID-19 vaccination payment will (significantly) drop

3. There will be no more COVID-19 vaccine flag-fall fee

4. The COVID-19 ordering process will remain in place, for now

5. There will only be one measles and varicella vaccine manufacturer on the NIP

6. More Victorian pharmacists can administer travel vaccines, permanently

7. WA's free flu vaccine campaign extended

Correction

What’s changing?

What was the reason behind the decision?

When is it appropriate to substitute a medicine?

When should substitution not occur?

What about PBS medicines?

What are pharmacists' obligations?

What documentation is required?

Where can pharmacists turn for support?

1. Dispensing fees will marginally rise

2. (Dis)continued dispensing as emergency measures roll back

3. New vaping standards will come into effect

4. Pharmacists now have longer to transition to the new MMR and ACOP credential

5. The Victorian pharmacy pilot will go permanent

6. Piloted community pharmacist services in Queensland will also go permanent

7. Interns and students get medicines administration rights in Queensland

Why do we have popups?

The pop-up paradox

Surprising results

Information overload

Making smarter systems

1. NIPVIP vaccine administration fees will (slightly) increase

2. The COVID-19 vaccination payment will (significantly) drop

3. There will be no more COVID-19 vaccine flag-fall fee

4. The COVID-19 ordering process will remain in place, for now

5. There will only be one measles and varicella vaccine manufacturer on the NIP

6. More Victorian pharmacists can administer travel vaccines, permanently

7. WA's free flu vaccine campaign extended

Correction

What’s changing?

What was the reason behind the decision?

When is it appropriate to substitute a medicine?

When should substitution not occur?

What about PBS medicines?

What are pharmacists' obligations?

What documentation is required?

Where can pharmacists turn for support?

1. Dispensing fees will marginally rise

2. (Dis)continued dispensing as emergency measures roll back

3. New vaping standards will come into effect

4. Pharmacists now have longer to transition to the new MMR and ACOP credential

5. The Victorian pharmacy pilot will go permanent

6. Piloted community pharmacist services in Queensland will also go permanent

7. Interns and students get medicines administration rights in Queensland

Why do we have popups?

The pop-up paradox

Surprising results

Information overload

Making smarter systems

1. NIPVIP vaccine administration fees will (slightly) increase

2. The COVID-19 vaccination payment will (significantly) drop

3. There will be no more COVID-19 vaccine flag-fall fee

4. The COVID-19 ordering process will remain in place, for now