What does allergic rhinitis relief mean for everyday life?
A runny nose, sneezing and itchy, watery eyes may be the obvious signs of allergic rhinitis (AR), but the impact can reach much further. AR can disrupt sleep and daily …
New study adds to the evidence base for S3 celecoxib
A new systematic review and meta-analysis published in Drugs addresses an evidence gap for S3 celecoxib, helping pharmacists to manage acute pain.1 Pharmacists are ideally placed to support the short-term …
Owners must have oversight
“All owners share responsibility for the lawful operation of their pharmacy,” a spokesperson for the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing says The vast majority of PBS approved pharmacy owners …
Professional development and luxury travel: PSA Offshore 2027
Join industry colleagues for the 51st PSA Offshore Refresher Conference, set against the stunning backdrop of Eastern Europe and the Adriatic Coast from 5-13 May 2027. Over eight nights, the …
Full scope on paper, support in practice
Raven’s Recruitment operations manager David Shaw looks at the questions pharmacists should ask before accepting a new role A pharmacist reads an advertisement promising expanded scope, a consulting room and …
October MIMS update
Some recent changes to medicines listings, including new products, presentations, indications, contraindications and safety changes New products Dengue vaccine tetravalent (live, attenuated) (Qdenga) contains 4 serotypes of live attenuated dengue …
Your pharmacy’s next growth opportunity may already be in your database
Growing your business does not always require finding new customers, Peak Strategies’ head of marketing, Sarah Rendell writes When pharmacy owners think about growth, the focus is often on attracting …
The myth of the owing prescriptions
It’s important to understand that a commonly used pharmacy term is not an actual legal category of medicine supply Most pharmacists have heard, or used, the phrase “Just make it …
New Cyventine for smoking cessation
Cyventine™ (cytisine) is a new OTC way to help people (aged 18-65 years) quit smoking in 25 days.1 Cyventine is similar to varenicline, they are both partial agonists of the …
Allergic rhinitis relief starts with the right questions
Allergic rhinitis (AR) is often underdiagnosed and undermanaged.1,2 When patients present with allergy symptoms, a simple Spot it, Treat it, Check it approach can help guide the conversation. 1.Spot it …
Eight billion reasons to protect one of Australia’s greatest healthcare achievements
Eighty years ago, Australians made a remarkable choice, writes Pharmacy Guild of Australia national president, Professor Trent Twomey In 1946, in the aftermath of war and amid hopes of building …
From Sydney to the Olympic stage
The University of Sydney look at how alumnus, Dr Mark Stuart OBE, forged an unconventional career in pharmacy When Dr Mark Stuart OBE graduated from the University of Sydney with …