Poll: why do you want to vaccinate?
A few days ago, prominent GP and pharmacy critic Dr Edwin Kruys again took issue with pharmacy vaccination. In his Doctor’s Bag blog, he wrote that the claims from the …
Teens misusing paracetamol, ibuprofen
Teenagers are increasingly abusing licit pharmaceuticals including painkillers, new research shows – and opioids aren’t the only drugs they’re misusing. Associate Professor of the National Drug Institute Nicole Lee analysed …
Could anti-cytokines help in depression?
Anti-cytokine medicines may have a role to play in managing depression, a new study suggests. The study, Antidepressant activity of anti-cytokine treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials …
The week in review
It’s been a busy week in the pharmacy sector. Health Minister Sussan Ley told Parliament that she strongly supports co-locating pharmacists in GP clinics. “I’d like to have the pharmacist …
Guild congratulates Ritchie on distinguished service
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has congratulated the CEO of Pharmaceutical Defence Limited (PDL), Marie Ritchie, on her distinguished service to the community pharmacy sector, and wishes her well in …
Worst hayfever season in years
Melbourne in particular is experiencing a very bad hayfever season, a leading expert says. Pioneer of the pollen count, Dr Philip Taylor, a Research Fellow at Deakin University’s Centre for …
Could health benefit labelling improve veggie consumption?
Most Australians don’t meet World Health Organisation standards for vegetable consumption—and now research points to a lack of understanding about veggies’ nutritional benefits. As a result, researchers from the University …
Chemist Warehouse grilled on low pay
The employee pharmacists’ union has highlighted that pay rates in discount pharmacies are lower than average, following its review of Chemist Warehouse’s submission to the King Review. In its submission, …
Pharmacy undervalued for musculoskeletal help
Consumers want better information to help manage muscle, bone and joint conditions, but many aren’t aware of the value that pharmacy can provide, new research shows. MOVE muscle, bone & …
More minor ailments work, no extra money
A new British scheme aims to better utilise community pharmacists in minor ailments won’t attract any funding for pharmacists. The scheme, which is to launch in pilot areas around England …
World news wrapup: 20 October 2016
We take a look at the last week in pharmacy Egypt: An Egyptian actress has taken a swing at one of Egypt’s top pharmacies, stating on Instagram that its nurses …
King Island Pharmacy arsonist disputes endangering neighbour
Whether or not the man who set fire to King Island’s only pharmacy knew the flat above it was occupied is one of several issues being examined as he faced …