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Oral health series: Oral health and ageing
Dr Alex Park investigates common causes of oral health problems in older people, including the use of medicines Poor oral health is common in older people, but it should not …
Ownership applications under review
Chemist Warehouse leads the way in securing approved pharmacy business ownership licences under Queensland’s new legislation as application deadline passes Authorities in Queensland are reviewing more than 820 business ownership licence …
Guild Group retains 20% stake in insurance arm
Workers’ compensation specialist Employers Mutual Limited (EML) acquires 80% of Guild Insurance Guild Insurance is set to continue operating as a standalone business following EML’s acquisition of an 80% stake …
Docs’ arguments put ‘professional self-interest ahead of patients’ needs’: Guild
Five medical organisations urge the NSW government to pause the planned expansion of pharmacist prescribing – while the Guild says that it’s focusing on “reality” In a joint letter to …
Research roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest research news Comparative cardiorenal efficacy and safety of SGLT2 inhibitors and finerenone in chronic kidney disease with type 2 diabetes SGLT2 inhibitors and finerenone …
A stronger approach to bone health
Osteoporosis remains underdiagnosed, and opportunities to prevent first and future fractures are being missed. We explore how pharmacists can help identify risk earlier, keep treatment on track and reduce falls …
Protecting the vulnerable
Vaccination rates are falling among those most at risk from vaccine-preventable diseases. So who are these vulnerable population groups, and what can pharmacy do to reverse these trends? Key points …
Tasmanian pharmacy leaders honoured
Tasmania has some of the best pharmacists and stores Australia has to offer, the Guild says in announcing the state’s award winners The Tasmanian winners of the National Pharmacy Awards …
Five of the best
Pharmacy Choice celebrated two decades of supporting Australia’s independent community pharmacists by naming five outstanding stores Beginning with a vision to help independent pharmacies thrive in an increasingly competitive landscape, …
The 31st patient: why the HMR cap is a clinical risk
Canberra has created momentum. The First Pharmacy Programs Agreement must now turn that recognition into timely, equitable access to medicines safety care, writes Pooja Sharma From 1 November 2026, Home …
Loyalty or relevance?
Research shows that most loyalty programs don’t foster loyalty—they are effectively a discount club. If what you offer isn’t relevant to the customer, a loyalty program won’t save you Putting …
An exceptional European experience
Book your spot on the PSA Offshore Refresher Conference: 5- 13 May, 2027 in Zagreb & Budapest The 2027 PSA Offshore Refresher Conference is shaping up to be an exceptional …