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Guild launches allergic rhinitis module
The Guild has launched a new online module for pharmacy assistants covering allergic rhinitis Many people think that allergic rhinitis is a minor condition that has minimal impact on community …
PATY nominations record broken
The 2017 Pharmacy Guild of Australia/ Maxigesic Pharmacy Assistant of the Year Award has received more nominations than ever before Self-nominations are still open until Friday 16 June. Pharmacy Guild …
‘Glorified tents’ kill Aussies each winter
Australia’s houses are so poorly designed that they contribute to deaths over winter, one expert has warned Professor Adrian Barnett, Senior Research Fellow at the Queensland University of Technology, says …
Is the turf war ending?
Does a recent article in an AMA publication signify a thaw in doctors’ opposition to pharmacist vaccination? Leading medical groups have been resolute in their opposition to vaccinations by pharmacists, …
Take CMs more seriously, urges entrepreneur
When working in community pharmacy proved to be not quite the career choice that he’d hoped, Tom Bailey decided to change his focus to preventive health Now, the former pharmacist …
Parents need more guidance with antibiotics
“Watchful waiting” approach works – but better communication from healthcare providers is needed US researchers have explored how to reduced unwarranted antibiotic use for acute otitis media in children, specifically …
A new mental health advocate
Olympian swimmer Michael Phelps has been appointed to the board of an Australian tech company that focuses on diagnosis of mental health disorders Former competitive swimmer Michael Phelps has this …
Pharmacists failing to help on cannabis
The Pharmacy Connect education program will include an overview of medicinal cannabis, including the current market in Australia Conference Convenor Kos Sclavos said it is critically important that pharmacists are …
10 things to know about drug use in Australia
When it comes to drugs Aussies – especially teens – are healthier than ever, according to the latest National Drug Strategy Household Survey The National Drug Strategy Household Survey (NDSHS) …
Go away, Amazon!
Most AJP readers don’t support Amazon.com entering the prescription drug business – although it wouldn’t be the first time it has done so Last month, sources claimed that Amazon is …
QCPP overhauled
The Quality Care Pharmacy Program has been updated and revised to meet the changing business and practice environment of community pharmacies This marks a major innovation and simplification in the …
Guild launches immunisation course
Guild Learning and Development is partnering with Seqirus in an online course to help pharmacists brush up on immunisation The course, “Encouraging the uptake of influenza vaccination in your pharmacy”, …