Data reveals pharmacy pay gap
Male pharmacists in the UK are out-earning women in the profession by 6.4%, new data has shown The Pharmaceutical Journal conducted a salary and job satisfaction survey between July and …
CWH pilots AI solution
A New Zealand startup has announced a pilot with Chemist Warehouse aimed at helping the discount giant with its merchandising, buying and selling IT media outlets Which-50 and ItBrief are …
It’s official: CWH and EBOS sign
EBOS has announced to shareholders that it has signed a multi-billion-dollar agreement to supply the Chemist Warehouse Group The agreement will see EBOS take over the exclusive wholesale distribution of …
Science or Snake Oil: do hangover cures actually work?
Over recent years, a number of products have emerged that claim to prevent or cure hangovers if consumed while drinking or the morning after… but do they really work? By …
5,000 volunteers for bipolar disorder study sought
New research could help to shed light on the genes that predispose people to the illness, so experts can ultimately develop more personalised treatments and find a cure Australian researchers …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look around at the latest in research news Patient-centered care interventions to reduce the inappropriate prescription and use of benzodiazepines and z-drugs A systematic review of …
Pharmacist highlights aged care payment anomaly
A letter to the Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care prompted a meeting about challenges being faced by pharmacies who provide residential aged care services This month, Webstercare welcomed …
A snapshot of opioid use
New PBS data shows that opioid prevalence in Australia has increased since 2013, but incidence has decreased And in response, pain stakeholders have called for better access to multi-disciplinary treatments, …
Pharmacist accused of strangling wife
A British pharmacist being tried for murdering his wife – also a pharmacist – was planning a future in Australia with his doctor boyfriend, a court has heard British media …
Omega-3 linked to reduced premature births
Increased intake of omega-3 long-chain fatty acids during pregnancy has been found to reduce risk of premature birth, according to a recent Cochrane review A Cochrane review has found evidence …
Are you a top intern?
Nominations are now open for the MIMS/Guild Intern of the Year Award, 2018 The winning intern will receive a travel and educational scholarship to the value of $4,500 courtesy of …
‘How did he get her name?’
After a pharmacist reported a doctor to AHPRA for inappropriate prescribing, AJP looks into the circumstances that led to her being attacked In the past few weeks we have covered the …