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Reproductive health in the pharmacy
Should women’s reproductive health be a core competency for all pharmacists? Quality Use of Medicines is vital to supporting women before conception and beyond delivery, says a pharmacist researcher in …
Going out west
Broome was a terrific venue for the first ever Pharmeducation conference, says event organiser Debbie Rigby Pharmeducation held its inaugural Pharmacotherapy conference in Broome at the beginning of August, with …
Common myths about buying a pharmacy debunked
There’s a lot of misinformation out in the market, but potential pharmacy buyers should not be put off ownership by these myths, says Natalie Sirianni of Attain Business Brokers It’s no …
5 travel health myths
What are the real health risks of travelling? And just how prepared are Australians when it comes to travelling and health? Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccination division of pharmaceutical company Sanofi, …
The week in review
Pay has been high on the agenda this week in community pharmacy The PSA‘s Dr Shane Jackson told the AJP that a way to improve the pay situation is to …
A long time ago…..
Our first ‘Search for Australia’s Oldest Medicine’ competition winner is revealed Broken Hill Hany Aita is the first winner of an APP conference registration as part of our ‘Search for …
Anti-vax doctors under investigation
Doctors identified as anti-vaccination are being investigated by state and national authorities, Health Minister Greg Hunt says The RACGP has also responded to claims of a GP anti-vaccination “underground network” …
Pharmacies selling ‘snake oil,’ say Kiwi GPs
Like their Australian counterparts, doctors across the Tasman are taking aim at pharmacy over complementary medicines The New Zealand Medical Association had expressed concern in Pharmacy Today over the Pharmacy …
ASMI defends vitamin B
ASMI has expressed its support for B vitamin supplements following suggestions it may increase cancer risk This statement comes in response to research based on data from more than 77,000 …
Go on, have a cuppa
Do you, or would you, stock tea in your pharmacy? Strong evidence shows it can help prevent Alzheimer’s disease and diabetes A research team led by Edith Cowan University (ECU) in …
DDS acts on diabetes
Discount Drug Stores have launched clinics to help locals assess their diabetes risk levels and better manage their conditions More than 500,000 Australians suspected to have undiagnosed diabetes, and approximately …
Clinical Tips: asthma
Pharmacists are vital in helping patients manage asthma, write Jarrod and Carlene McMaugh Pharmacists play a key role in the effective treatment and education of people with asthma, and since …