A pillar of the community
Goondiwindi pharmacist Emma Conway is TerryWhite Chemmart’s Pharmacist of the Year for 2021 Ms Conway started at TerryWhite Chemmart Goondiwindi in Queensland as an intern in 2018. “I am beyond …
Pharmacist flu vaccination is safe: study
People immunised at pharmacies reported fewer adverse events compared with general practice or other clinics, an Australian study has found A study that tracked adverse events following flu shots has …
Health literacy falling short: survey
One in five consumers report finding medicines information given by a pharmacist, doctor or nurse “hard to follow” or “confusing” Consumers need to be supported to feel more in control …
‘Our mission is zero suicides, simple as that.’
Chemist Warehouse partners with Gotcha4Life to raise awareness and funds to build mental fitness Chemist Warehouse has partnered with media personality Gus Worland’s not-for-profit foundation, Gotcha4Life, to raise awareness and …
One on one: Rebecca and Elise
‘Paying it forward’: How this mentoring relationship brings laughter and fun for both pharmacist owner and intern Welcome to AJP’s series on mentor-mentee relationships. If you are interested in being …
‘Smart drugs’ earn fine
Queensland man fined nearly $8k for alleged unlawful importation of nootropics containing script-only medicine The TGA has issued three infringement notices totalling $7,992 to a Queensland man, for the alleged …
Long hours of standing, drug exposure risk
Women pharmacists often struggle silently with miscarriage, says advocacy group Female pharmacists have taken to social media to share stories of heartbreak and loss due to miscarriage, says the Pharmacist …
One on one: Jodie and Caroline
“We sat down and planned both her pregnancies”: How this pharmacist owner and employee support one another through work and life Welcome to AJP’s new series on mentor-mentee relationships. If …
Insomnia treatment goes OTC
Modified-release melatonin downscheduled to Pharmacist Only from 1 June Modified-release melatonin has been downscheduled to Schedule 3 (Pharmacist Only) for the treatment of primary insomnia from 1 June 2021. The …
‘Pharmacists can and need to make a difference.’
An NRT expert breaks down misconceptions and shares best practice tips to help patients quit smoking “We think we’ve dealt with smoking in Australia, but we haven’t,” said Dr Colin …
Lack of pharmacy vax access ‘beggars belief’
Community pharmacist insider shares why the network hasn’t been activated to vaccinate for COVID-19 yet, even as Victoria undergoes another lockdown Supply limitations and concerns about stock availability continue to …
Is pharmacy a woman-friendly profession?
We spoke to some women at APP 2021 to find out more… and we also want to know what you think Pharmacy is a good profession for women, delegates at …