You snooze, you lose
New research has examined how sleep loss affects the waistline… and it’s not good news for those who aren’t getting their fair share of nap time New research presented at …
‘The winner here is a pharmacy future full of motivated ECPs.’
NAPSA and PSA have revised their partnership agreement in a move that PSA says will support the future of pharmacy “We are delighted to continue this strong relationship with PSA,” …
Work together, urges FIP leader
Health stakeholders need to pull together to battle health threats across the globe, says FIP We are now operating in a globalised world of research and manufacturing—which not only implies …
Forum: HMR patient of the year
“Me: Your profile says you are allergic to Codeine “Pt: Yes I am – I need Targin and Endone cos Codeine makes me itch “Me: why are you taking 75mg …
The week in review
We take a look back at the week in pharmacy There’s growing concern that when codeine-containing analgesics are upscheduled early next year, consumers may turn to ibuprofen to manage pain… …
How social media impacts mental health
Instagram has been singled out as the most harmful social media platform when it comes to mental health If you’ve ever suspected that social media use can be unhealthy, you’re …
Fidget spinners examined after children injured
Consumer protection in WA is launching an investigation into fidget spinners following reports of injuries They’re the latest craze amongst school kids and have been marketed as an aid for …
Weight gain trajectories established early
Rates of weight gain in women are established by the age of 18 to 23, new research from Queensland shows The research, presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity …
Forum: Understanding EC
An AusPharm member writes: “Following on from the AJP article How well do you understand EC? Dr Philip Goldstone takes a look at awareness and understanding of emergency contraception among pharmacists …
Poll: Legislated workload limits
Would you support legislated limits on your hours or the number of scripts you could fill? In the United States, Illinois General Assembly representative Mary Flowers has sponsored a bill …
How UK pharmacists helped in the malware crisis
Pharmacies in the UK scrambled to help support services hamstrung by the WannaCry cyber attack UK pharmacy magazine Chemist + Druggist spoke to several pharmacists who pitched in to manage …
What did pharmacy think of the Budget?
It’s official: pharmacy has given the 2017 Budget a tentative thumbs up The operative word is tentative, though. AJP asked readers how they rated the Budget, and while overall the …