Choosing your brand
Changing or choosing a brand for your pharmacy is no doubt a massive decision, and certainly nothing to be undertaken lightly, says John Thornett Changing your brand is a big …
Wesfarmers patient on post-API acquisition build
While the focus has been on the CWH and Sigma merger, Wesfarmers has been quietly building its health portfolio, says Mike Taylor While much attention since Christmas has been focused …
APP2024: the top 20
APP chairman Kos Sclavos lists his top 20 must-see events and sessions at the upcoming conference Each year, APP c18hairman Kos Sclavos AM is asked to share his top APP …
The case for importing
Taking expensive medicines or ones unavailable in Australia? Importing may be the answer, write Jacinta Johnson and Kirsten Staff The cost-of-living crisis may be driving some Australians to look for …
Bayer Continuing Medical Education Series CPD Modules
The Bayer Continuing Medical Education Series of CPD modules covers various preconception health and pregnancy-related micronutrient topics. 1. Considerations for maternal B vitamin adequacy: preconception and beyond This module explores …
Administering medicines by injection
PDL offers some timely advice on some of the risks and areas to focus on when administering medicines by injection In recent years, the pharmacy profession has seen significant expansion …
Pharmacy partnerships: how do you make them work?
A pharmacy partnership can be like a marriage, with hard work you can navigate the challenges and find the solutions, says John Thornett It is often said that partnerships are …
Help get the school year off to a great start for kids with allergic rhinitis
Allergic rhinitis is the most common chronic condition experienced by children and can significantly impact school life.1,2 An Australian study of school aged children (6 to 15 years) with allergic …
Which Aussies are most likely to be Vit D deficient? (it’s not who you’d expect)
You know the benefits of Vitamin D supplementation in the elderly, but did you know that it’s young Australians (18-34 years of age) who are more likely to be deficient?1 …
It’s 4 years since the first COVID case in Australia
Here’s how our pandemic experiences have changed over time, writes Deborah Lupton from UNSW Sydney It might be hard to believe, but four years have now passed since the first …
Are discount models detrimental?
Melbourne pharmacist Pardeep Singh takes aim at the discount model, arguing it has negative impacts for patients and the profession I’m curious if anyone is aware of any ‘discount petrol …
A blunder many pharmacies make
Are your marketing campaigns working for your pharmacy? If they’re not, then there may be one crucial mistake you’re making, says Sarah Rendell I recently had a catch up with …