Medicinal cannabis: minimising harm in a changing landscape
Regulators have raised the alarm about soaring cannabis scripts, issuing new guidance in a bid to minimise patient harm and curb inappropriate prescribing. Kate Cowling reports on what’s happened—and what …
Meds focus only one falls reduction factor: researchers
Australian researchers conduct “the most comprehensive study of its kind” looking at falls prevention in aged care homes A major international review led by Flinders University and published by the …
New sunscreens pulled over SPF fears
More sunscreen brands have hit pause on sales following Choice’s damning SPF findings earlier this year, as questions are raised about how many share the same base formulations Several sunscreens …
Priceline’s lessons from Bunnings and Kmart
Wesfarmers Health is adopting similar strategies to its retail giant siblings to grow its margins and market share Private label is set to become a bigger part of the Priceline …
Lotions and lasers: the future of acne management
Technological advances and concerns over topical treatments are driving an evolution in the treatment of acne. Pharmacists’ have a crucial role in guiding patients through the available options Acne vulgaris …
Service uptake by the numbers
More than 30,600 urinary tract infection services have been delivered in Queensland pharmacies, the Guild says, reporting on the uptake of professional services “Recent figures highlight just how many Queenslanders …
Have Chemist Warehouse bosses cashed in?
More than 348 million Sigma shares sold since Chemist Warehouse co-founders’ stakes were partially released from escrow Sigma Healthcare shares held by at least one of Chemist Warehouse’s three co-founders …
Report recommends social prescribing
An enquiry into loneliness saw significant input from pharmacists – and has now made its recommendations Dr Sarah Kaine MLC, Committee Chair, has now presented the Standing Committee on Social …
The week in review
Alarm over melatonin overdoses in children, Chemist Warehouse’s $10bn milestone and patients benefitting from immediate access to triptans were among the stories our readers clicked on this week Following an …
RHC pharmacy revenue up amid broader headwinds
Hospital and community pharmacy revenue increased 8% in an otherwise tough year for the hospital operator Australia’s largest hospital operator Ramsay Health Care posted a 97% drop in net profit …
Priceline sales boost Wesfarmers Health revenue
The retail conglomerate says consumer demand lifted the health division’s earnings, but wholesale challenges continue Priceline owner Wesfarmers Health increased its revenue by 5.5% in the past financial year, with …
Are GPs being targeted by melatonin providers?
Following an upsurge in melatonin overdoses, one huge online retailer has taken the step of suspending sales of the medication to Australia iHerb made the decision following the release of …