healthcare
PBS designed for a bygone era
Medicare reform must not come at the expense of improving other areas of Australia’s health system, including the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), Trent Zimmerman, warns.  Writing in The Guardian former …
APP2021: Annalee Combis talks about the latest trends in the VMS category
Over the past year, Australians are increasingly seeking for more holistic solutions for their wellness needs. In this interview, Annalee Combis, Marketing Lead – Wellness at GSK Consumer Healthcare talks to Miranda Deakin on the latest buyer trends in the VMS …
APP2021: James Meins talks about the growth opportunity in the pain category
The 2021 Panadol Care Study found Australians are feeling more physical pain than before, particularly among the younger generations. James Meins, Senior Marketing Manager at GSK Consumer Healthcare joined Miranda Deakin on stage at …
Pathophysiology and early intervention of common colds
Did you know that 90% of common colds are caused by viruses? Watch renowned pharmacist, John Bell debunk the myth of anti-bacterials in common cold management, shedding light to its …
Early intervention for common cold and how to stop it at the first signs
Leading Pharmacist John Bell discussed the time-course of the common cold and the evidence of early intervention to stop common colds. He also unveiled the dual advantage technology behind the …
APP2021: Professor David Hunter on how pharmacists can facilitate more positive OA management outcomes
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of disability that affects more than 3 million Australians. At APP 2021, Professor David Hunter, Florance and Cope Chair of Rheumatology, Professor of Medicine, the University of Sydney spoke …
APP2021: Anish Patel on the role pharmacists play to deliver better healthcare outcomes
At the helm of GSK Consumer Healthcare in Australia and New Zealand is Area General Manager Anish Patel. In this interview with Miranda Deakin at APP2021, he talks about his passion for leading the team at …
Mixed feelings about medication prices
Opinion is divided among Australian consumers about the cost of medications, with around one third saying they’re too expensive A majority of Australians have given a vote of confidence to …
Community pharmacists could save Australia $1.9B a year: study
Medication adherence intervention led by pharmacists shows improved adherence rates of nearly 10% over 12 months—or $1.9 billion in healthcare cost savings A new study has modelled estimated savings from …
What drives successful businesses and holds others back?
We find out based on the latest Business Readiness Index by Canon Australia, a report based on surveys with more than 530 local business leaders A comprehensive study, conducted by GfK …
Breaking News: Health Minister Greg Hunt at APP2018
The Health Minister on the long-term sustainability of Australian pharmacy. The Honorable Greg Hunt MP spoke to media just after the opening plenary at this year’s APP2018.Â
AJP chats with… POTY 2018 winner Southcity Wagga
Southcity Pharmacy Wagga Wagga has been named Pharmacy of the Year at APP2018 Co-proprietor Luke van der Rijt told the APP conference that he and his co-owners had been inspired …