PSA to accredit CPD against new standards from January

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At the end of the year, the APC will retire its Accreditation Standards for Continuing Professional Development Activities.

Aspiration precautions for diabetes and weight-management therapies

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Following several incident reports, the Therapeutic Goods Administration issued new precautions linked to these popular therapies.

Dealing with aggressive customers? You’re not alone

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As confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Australia tick over 4,700, many pharmacists face long working hours and the rising challenge of unacceptable customer behaviour.

Liquorice: from sweet treat to modern treatment

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Liquorice has been put to varied use since the beginning of recorded history. Today, largely unregulated ‘herbal’ remedies are sold, and people even use it as a shampoo.

Valvular heart disease: how pharmacists can help

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More than 250,000 Australians have faulty heart valves and are at risk of serious complications, including heart failure, stroke and death – yet don’t know it. Australian Pharmacist spoke to an expert about the symptoms pharmacists should be aware of.

Pneumococcal vaccine now in Queensland immuniser pharmacist toolkit

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Pharmacist immunisers in Queensland will be the first in Australia to provide the pneumococcal vaccination, and will also be able to administer a COVID-19 vaccine when the first becomes available, the state’s health minister said on Saturday.