Determining if it is a cold or hayfever in the winter months
As we enter the cooler months you may see an increase in customers coming through your doors displaying symptoms of sneezing and a runny nose. But depending on the cause …
New pharmacist accreditation puts the spotlight on natural medicines
As pharmacists start to evaluate their end of year accreditation, Chief Pharmacist, Suzanna Nash at Australasian College of Pharmacy says there are opportunities for those pharmacists wanting to evolve their …
The dry cough stops here. An effective dry cough solution.
Recommend Rikodeine to your patients to help put a stop to their stubborn dry cough. Cough is a common symptom for which people seek the advice of a pharmacist. Pharmacists …
WA community pharmacy OCP resupply pilot
From 28 May 2024, pharmacists in Western Australia can supply women who meet certain criteria with a resupply of the oral contraceptive pill (OCP) without a doctor’s prescription Pharmacists who …
Navigating the pitfalls of social media
It’s an integral part of our professional and personal lives, but for health professionals, it also has its hazards. PDL advises on use of social media… Social media has become …
Budget delivers ‘wins’ for pharmacy
Pharmacy owners will have plenty to think about following last week’s Federal Budget, Marcus Evitt of Peak Strategies says Labour Treasurer, Jim Chalmers has released the 2024-2025 federal budget, focusing …
‘Now is the time to review your business’
Major changes to the Pharmacy Business Ownership Act 2024 will have several impacts on Queensland pharmacy owners, writes Lachlan Ballinger In December 2023, the Queensland Government took a significant step …
Decoding data for success
Having data-informed marketing strategy and analysis is essential for getting the best outcomes, says Sarah Rendell When it comes to pharmacists and marketing, I often come across this common assumption …
May MIMS update
A look at some of the recent changes to the medicines landscape, with new products, indications and contraindications New Product Nelarabine (Nelarabine‑Reach) is a pro‑drug of the deoxyguanosine analogue ara‑G. …
Why it is important to understand where your customer is on their Cough Journey
Adults suffer an average of 2-5 common colds every year1. When customers are suffering from a cough related to a seasonal cold, they may present to store with the symptoms …
Seven ways to get started in HMRs
You’re accredited and you’re keen to get started doing medicines reviews, but how do you actually go about it? Brett Currie, Karalyn Huxhagen and Angus Thompson have some pointers One …
Fringe Benefits Tax
Pharmacy owners need to be mindful of fringe benefits tax (FBT) when providing employees with incentives, writes Victoria Le With the current market of finding good employees and providing benefits …