At least two-thirds of those who try cigarettes just once will go on to become daily smokers, new research finds Researchers said that data obtained from the UK, US, Australia …

Retail pharmacy casual workers to receive overtime payments, after case brought by union The Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees’ Association (SDA) says the decision is a “win” for casual workers …

A new study finds 60% of Australians are keeping medicines in case they are needed again New research published in the Australian Health Review shows Australia is a nation of …

The ACCC is warning people to be wary of scammers trying to ruin their Christmas holidays “Scammers often try to take advantage of people during the busy Christmas period and …

The Fair Work Commission’s (FWC) decision to reduce penalty rates continues to be contentious, particularly for pharmacy assistants—we look at what unfolded this year The FWC’s decision, which came after …

Pharmacy academic and former consulting editor of the AJP Dr Jack Thomas has passed away Dr Jack Thomas OAM died peacefully surrounded by family on Monday at a high care …

New cervical screening test, which replaces the old Pap test, begins 1 December 2017 The new test is a more accurate way of screening for cervical cancer and is expected …

Viagra will be available without prescription in the UK in a bid to curtail the black market for the drug The UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) said yesterday …

Chemist Warehouse, Sanofi and 3M were among the winners of a recent major consumer award Australian consumers have selected their top products and brands in the Product of the Year …

7 ways to ensure your social media strategy is working for you and your business, by leading expert Mel Kettle Know why you’re online It’s all very well to be …

A US judge has thrown out $US417m ($A533 million) award to a woman who claimed she developed ovarian cancer by using J&J talc-based baby powder The announcement follows the company’s …

Two unions have lost a bid to overturn the FWC’s decision to cut penalty rates for pharmacy, retail and hospitality workers The Federal Court has ruled that the FWC met …