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Elderberry could provide jet lag relief: researchers
The negative health effects of international air travel are well documented, but it’s possible that the common elderberry can provide some relief, according to Griffith University researchers. Associate Professor Evelin …
Support non-dispensing pharmacists in health teams: AMA
The AMA has renewed its call for the Federal Government to support the AMA proposal to integrate non-dispensing pharmacists into GP-led primary health care teams. As part of AMA Family …
S8 meds rules too complex between states
Difference between state and territory regulations on S8 medicines create difficulties for prescribers, pharmacists and patients, an article published in the Medical Journal of Australia says. “The establishment of a …
Patients hurt by Medicare rebate freeze: AMA
The Australian Medical Association is using Family Doctor Week to highlight the “devastating” effect on patients from the freeze on Medicare patient rebates. It is warning of a sharp rise …
Non-aspirin NSAIDs only one of many heart risks
A renewed US Food and Drug Administration warning on non-aspirin NSAIDs and cardiovascular health is in line with current TGA recommendations – and community pharmacy can help educate consumers about …
Consumers trust big brands and pharmacists: survey
Nine out of ten Australians believe that cheap, generic medicines include the same ingredients as more expensive products—but many still trust the big name brands more, Canstar Blue has found. …
Sneezing billboards educate on colds, flu and antibiotic resistance
Many Australians are doing a double take this week as they walk past ‘sneezing billboards’ designed to help Australians understand colds and flu can be managed without antibiotics. The sneezing …
TOEFL test scores can demonstrate English proficiency for registration
Educational Testing Service, creator of the TOEFL iBT test, has welcomed the revised English-language registration standards announced by AHPRA. From 1 July 2015, regulated health practitioners in Australia will be …
Canstar Blue awards rank pharmacies in customer satisfaction
Blooms the Chemist has taken out the Canstar Blue award for pharmacy customer satisfaction, with honourable mentions going to Chemmart, Guardian, Good Price Pharmacy Warehouse, Discount Drug Stores and Amcal. …
Blooms the Chemist tops Canstar customer satisfaction award
Blooms The Chemist has won a prestigious Canstar Blue award for ‘Most Satisfied Customers’. The hotly-contested award recognises the pharmacy group’s ability, and unswerving commitment to delivering, first-in-class customer satisfaction, …
Aussies want healthier vending machines
Health conscious Australians are hungry for more nutritious options in fast food vending machines according to new research by the University of Sydney and University of Wollongong. The study, published …
Papers outline advanced pharmacy practice framework
Two papers on advanced pharmacy practice initiative, understaken on behalf of the Australian pharmacy profession, have been published in peer-reviewed journals, the Pharmacy Practitioner Development Committee reports. In the latest …