Young people prefer the real thing to online
Don’t panic! Traditional shopping is not dead Despite the lure of online shopping young people prefer shopping in-store, according to AMP Capital Shopping Centres (AMPCSC) Recommended Retail Practice Report. The …
Tax reform benefits pharmacy
Tax package will benefit community pharmacy, the Guild announced over the weekend The Guild said the passage of the Federal Government’s Enterprise Tax Plan through the Senate, will deliver “immediate and tangible …
Sleepiness epidemic wake up call
Almost a third of people say sleep deprivation is responsible for a large number of workplace errors, according to new research Australia is in the grip of a sleep deprivation …
Counterfeit money warning
Queensland Police are warning small businesses to be on the look out for counterfeit money Detectives from the Logan Criminal Investigation Branch are warning local businesses and members of the …
Heatwave warning
AMA warns people to stay out of the heat this weekend People should stay out of the sun, and drink plenty of water as they enjoy the Christmas festivities, with severe …
Codeine upscheduled
Codeine-containing OTC preparations will be upscheduled due to concerns about its abuse Codeine upscheduling decision fails consumers, says the Guild, this morning following the announcement. The decision to upschedule medicines …
The truth about eight glasses a day…
While it is often said we should drink eight glasses of water a day for our health, new research claims otherwise A comprehensive study led by Monash University has revealed for …
Can you spot a fake?
Would you be able to tell a real medicine from a fake one? This important question is being posed to the public, healthcare professionals and policymakers by the World Health …
Joint call to recognise role of pharmacy beyond dispensing
Terry White, Chemmart call on review to recognise role of pharmacists beyond dispensing Terry White Chemists, Chemmart and Chemplus pharmacies have called on the Review of Pharmacy Remuneration and Regulation to …
PATY… finals approach!
There is just over a month to go until we find out who will be GuildSuper’s Pharmacy Assistant of the Year This year has been the most successful for the …
Naomi Murray is ACT Pharmacy Assistant of the Year
Naomi Murray from Mitchell Discount Pharmacy is the ACT GuildSuper Pharmacy Assistant of the Year. Judges selected Naomi from seven other ACT finalists and she says it was a “big …
Andrew Morgan is SA Pharmacy Assistant of the Year
Andrew Morgan from McLaren Vale Chemmart is the South Australian winner in the Pharmacy Assistant of the Year award Having worked off and on in pharmacy for more than 17 …