Thieves ‘grabbed all the pseudoephedrine’
A pharmacist says he will start locking up the decongestant every night, while staff at another store are rattled by an armed robbery with a syringe The Morning Bulletin has …
Poll: Are you attending events?
The pharmacy events calendar is starting to fill again, so we thought we’d find out what our readers are planning to do this year After an enforced layoff thanks to …
COVID-19 and the impact on pharmacy trading in 2020
What were the financial ramifications on pharmacy businesses? Lachlan Ballinger and Morgan Whiting explain The year 2020 will forever be chiselled into our memories for the arrival of Covid-19 and …
Cancer myths rife
Nearly half of Australians surveyed believe sunscreen contains chemicals that are bad for you, according to the Cancer Council The Cancer Council is encouraging Australians to seek health information from …
Super Early Bird extended
The Super Early Bird cutoff date for APP2021 has been extended until Monday 22 February Australian Pharmacy Professional Conference and Trade Exhibition (APP) Chairman Kos Sclavos AM made the announcement …
COVID vax plans move forward
The federal government has revealed more details about the COVID vaccination rollout, as the first provider training modules are launched The Australian Government has launched the first funded training modules …
Pharmacy under pressure
The trauma of working through bushfires and COVID-19 has placed pharmacy staff at the highest risk of psychological impact, a new article says Despite a global pandemic following a season …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Balancing the Risks and Benefits of Benzodiazepines This article is a viewpoint on the risks and benefits of benzodiazepines, showing risk …
Cost, embarrassment and reduced trading hours impede EC access
Despite convenience and anonymity, both patients and pharmacists cite “persistent barriers” to the provision of emergency contraception in the retail pharmacy setting While patients value the convenience and anonymity that …
Concerns over underuse of crucial program
Medication reviews are conducted for only a fraction of people who enter residential aged care, a new study has found While most residential aged care residents could benefit from RMMRs, …
Swimming against the tide
The pharmacy real estate market is staying strong, but has divided into two tiers during COVID, says Natalie Sirianni As a pharmacy business broker, and someone who spends a lot …
The week in review
There’s been a lot happening in pharmacy this week, with COVID-19 vaccine and scheduling news coming to the fore Pharmacist and ALP MP for Dobell Emma McBride called in Parliament …