Greater role for pharmacists in contraceptive management
A new report has called for an overhaul of medical services offered to women seeking contraception, as researchers reveal that half of all pregnancies are unplanned. And pharmacists could play …
UK pharmacy chief backs down on automation claims
England’s chief pharmaceutical officer has backed down on his claims about automation reducing error rates, Chemist + Druggist reports. Keith Ridge is on record as saying that error rates are …
Proof Zika causes birth defects
The Brazilian Zika virus strain can cross the placenta and cause growth restriction — including signs of microcephaly — in mice, according to findings published in Nature this week. These …
Immune link to dementia
University of Adelaide researchers have developed a new theory for the causes of dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases, involving an out-of-control immune system. Published in the journal Frontiers in Neuroscience, …
Early career pharmacist wanted for PSA Board
The PSA is offering an opportunity for an early career pharmacist to become a National Board Director to help shape the future of the profession. Following a resolution passed at …
This week’s best reader comments
AJP takes a look back at this week’s best reader comments Our interview with Saxby Pharmacy’s and Friends of Science in Medicine’s Ian Carr, “Naturopathy: if it wasn’t so serious …
Strong move towards integrative medicine
Healthcare is moving towards integrative medicine, says a spokesperson for Blackmores, citing data which shows eight out of 10 Australian pharmacists take supplements themselves. Earlier this week, Friends of Science …
GP blog: ‘It isn’t about them and us anymore.’
An editorial in a GP magazine which queried the existence of community pharmacies has been criticised by editor of Scotland’s Pharmacy in Practice Ross Ferguson, who says the original article …
Nicotine for vaping to be available with script
A new option for Australian smokers who want to try to quit via “vaping” has been launched amid the ongoing debate about whether the use of liquid nicotine in personal …
Pharmacy Connect announces program
Organisers for the inaugural Pharmacy Connect conference are delighted to announce that the full event program is now available online. Conference Convenor Kos Sclavos says that the program offers a …
World news wrapup: 12 May 2016
Our weekly wrapup of pharmacy news from around the world Nottingham, UK: A pharmacist has been criticised in UK media for allegedly putting a towel over the head of a …
Banks see real risk: Annabel
An article on bank lending behaviour for pharmacy businesses over the weekend may have implied that the Government was currently considering deregulating pharmacy, but its warning to pharmacy remains valid, …