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Calls to PSS increase by a third
Pharmacists’ Support Service is asking pharmacists to help support it with a donation as calls to the service increase Ahead of the end of the financial year, PSS is seeking …
Most pharmacists want stricter workload limits
Nearly three-quarters of pharmacists would support greater controls on their workload, an AJP poll suggests AJP recently reported on efforts in the US state of Illinois to set caps on …
Flying high through troubled times
Handling the pressures of pharmacy is no mean feat… but we can take a few lessons from one aviation hero, writes Vanessa Lontos On November 4th 2010, Captain Richard Champion …
Welcome to Australia’s booziest week: Amcal
Amcal is predicting a big productivity hit from today, thanks to Aussies’ love of overindulging. The brand says its research shows Monday December 12 is the start of the country’s …
Study to examine pharmacist stress
A new study on behalf of the Pharmacists’ Support Service is set to look at the issue of stress and wellbeing among Australian pharmacists. The study is being conducted by …
Pharmacy’s role in mental health
How to contribute in your workplace In light of National Mental Health Week, health practitioners have been reminded of their important role in aiding people who may be experiencing mental health issues. …
World news wrapup: 8 September 2016
We take a look at pharmacy news from around the world San Francisco, California: An innovative project created by a pharmacist is set to see San Francisco city libraries become …
How pharmacists manage under pressure: study
Pharmacists under pressure are deviating from standard procedures to give their patients tailored care, according to a new study – feeling forced to do so because of high workloads, rigid …
Chronic stress, depression link to bone health
A new study has helped to unveil the mystery of why chronic stress and depression can lead to bone loss and increase the risk of fractures. The effect of chronic …
Pressure rising for overworked pharmacists
Pharmacists are experiencing a disturbing increase in their workloads which may impact on their ability to provide medicines and advice safely. So says the union for employee pharmacists, which has …
Stress of social disadvantage could have osteoporosis risk
New research shows that the stress of social disadvantage could be putting people at higher risk of developing osteoporosis. An international team of researchers led by Deakin University’s Dr Sharon …
DDS identifying customers’ ‘lifestyle age’
In an effort to help combat potential chronic illnesses, Discount Drug Stores across the country are offering health assessments with an in-store pharmacist to assess early asymptomatic signs and identify …