7 common sun protection mistakes
Think you know all about sun protection? Well think again, as one in eight adults still get sunburnt on summer weekends In Australia we love our warm summers and outdoors …
Pharmacy Assistant of the Year finalists reveal all
All the state winners of the Pharmacy Assistant of the Year (PATY) Award have now been selected PATY, in its 11th year under the auspices of the Pharmacy Guild, received …
Online shoppers duped into buying fake medicines, makeup
Almost a third of online shoppers tricked into buying fake makeup, skincare and medicine, according to new research from MarkMonitor New research finds counterfeit goods still pose a significant risk …
Penalty rate cuts ‘devastating’ for pharmacy assistants
The SDA and United Voice have lodged a Federal Court appeal seeking a review of the decision to cut penalty rates The Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees’ Association (SDA) said …
Armed man attacks Craigie pharmacy
Pharmacy assistant threatened in armed robbery at Perth suburb pharmacy on Friday Police say a man entered the Community Chemist at Craigie Plaza on Eddystone Avenue at about 12.30pm on …
What worries your staff?
Our sister publication Post Script polled pharmacy assistants about their current concerns… but what was number one? PS polled its readers about a number of key industry issues and cuts to …
Pharmacist rushes to help victims of Manchester bombing
Khalid Ahmed spent four hours helping people on Monday night Pharmacist Khalid Ahmed went to Manchester Arena following the terrorist attack on Monday night to help the “traumatised” victims. Mr Ahmed …
Kids’ apples costing more than chips
School canteens are selling less healthy, nutrient-poor food at a fraction of the cost of nutritious choices, the Dietitians Association National Conference has been told The first Australia-wide study of …
5 things to know about oral health and pregnancy
Jo Purssey, Oral Health Therapist and Oral Health Advisory Panel member, answers your questions about oral health and pregnancy 1. If a customer visits the pharmacy and asks for advice …
UK follows Australia’s lead on tobacco plain packaging
UK cigarettes will be sold in plain packaging from May 21 The UK is the second country in the world and the first in Europe to require cigarettes to be …
J&J ordered to pay $150m fine
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has been hit with a $150M (US$110M) fine over the alleged safety of its baby powder Last week J&J was ordered by a US jury to …
Think before you ink
Tattoos may be commonplace but that does not mean they are not without risks… here are some tips to share with patients It seems like there are more people are getting …