Quit smoking and pharmacy
Pharmacy has a vital role to play in the education and support of patients seeking to quit smoking, writes Isaac Bober Tobacco use is considered to be one of the …
Situation stable: 2015 UTS Pharmacy Barometer
More pharmacists are confident in the future viability of community-based pharmacy than they were 12 months ago, however the majority remain “neutral” about the future rather than optimistic, according to the results of this year’s UTS Community Pharmacy Barometer.
Movicol Sense of Taste [with video]
The Movicol Sense of Taste Event at the Powerhouse Museum last week, took NSW-based pharmacists on a sensory journey, watch the video.
Swarup Afsar wins 2015 Innovative Pharmacist of the Year
West Australian pharmacist, Swarup Afsar, has been voted the UTS 2015 Pharmacist of the Year for his work in mental health and the development of an innovative counselling service.
New plan to improve the health of indigenous Australians
Minister for Rural Health Fiona Nash has launched an Implementation Plan to help Close the Gap by improving the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The Implementation Plan …
Vitamin-B3 derivative may cut risk of new skin cancers by 23%
New research indicates taking an oral vitamin-B3 derivative, nicotinamide, may help prevent the recurrance of non-melanoma skin cancers
AJP Clinical Update : Eye health
For most people our eyes provide around 80% of the information from our surroundings, and pharmacists are perfectly placed to help consumers maintain good eye health.
Deadly waiting game for prostate cancer drugs
Prostate cancer patients have to wait many years to get access to new cancer medicines compared to other countries such as the US. This is resulting in poorer quality of …
Senators urged to pass National Health Amendment bill
The Senate is being pushed not to delay the passage of the National Health Amendment (Pharmaceutical Benefits) Bill which is the key to implementation of the 6CPA by the PSA. …
TV program catalyst for drop in statin use: claim
More than 60,000 people have reduced or discontinued their use of cholesterol-lowering statin drugs after watching ABC’s TV program, Catalyst, which questioned their benefits for the prevention of cardiovascular disease, …
Joe Demarte elected PSA national president
Victorian pharmacist Joe Demarte was announced today as the national president of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia by the PSA’s National Board.
6CPA funds puts professional services centre stage
The doubling of funds for professional services in the 6CPA represents recognition that community pharmacists are now primary healthcare providers, claims Charlie Benrimoj, professor of pharmacy practice and head of …