What crims use to hold up chemists
A UK pharmacy magazine has listed the strangest – and most common – items used by criminals in pharmacy robberies Chemist + Druggist completed an exclusive investigation into pharmacy crime …
The seven issues driving global pharmacy
Core issues driving the future of pharmacy include the “corporatisation of healthcare,” funding cuts to pharmacy and the opioid epidemic Ahead of the Guild’s annual meeting next month with sister …
CWH invests in malls to be open by Christmas
Home Consortium, which counts Chemist Warehouse among its shareholders, has revealed plans for 10 big new retail centres Ten former Masters home improvement centres are set to open as large-format …
Encouraging CM compliance
A pharmacist has built upon his DAA service to improve compliance with complementary medicine regimens There’s no point in consumers buying complementary medicines if they don’t remember to take them, …
Alternative medicine doubles risk of cancer death
New research shows shunning conventional cancer treatment in favour of alternative therapy more than doubles the risk of death Researchers from the Cancer Outcomes, Public Policy and Effectiveness Research (COPPER) …
Australia shivers through severe flu season
Experts have called for greater access to and takeup of flu vaccination, as Australia endures a likely record-breaking season But this doesn’t extend to pharmacies being able to vaccinate children …
Campaign targets parents with vaccine facts
The Turnbull Government has launched a “Get the Facts about Immunisation” campaign to encourage childhood vaccination In launching the campaign, Health Minister Greg Hunt said that the Government knows parents …
Doctors fire salvo over codeine deaths
The PSA and Guild have expressed disappointment after an RACGP spokesperson said OTC codeine is “out of control” Royal Australian College of General Practitioners president Bastian Seidel said in a …
Three teams make student business plan finals
The Pharmacy Guild has announced three finalists in its 2017 National Student Business Plan Competition The finalists, from a total of 14 entries, have progressed through the business plan, quarter-final …
Pharmacists in general practice get 100%
A pilot study embedding pharmacists into general practice revealed 100% acceptance of pharmacist recommendations on patient education and lifestyle The pilot study was introduced by WentWest, the Western Sydney Primary …
Heparin and Lignocaine recall, isolated incident likely
The TGA and Pfizer are working on a recall for Heparin and Lignocaine ampoules following a reported product mix-up The TGA said in a statement on Monday (14 August) that …
PSA appointment for Bob Buckham
Pharmacist Bob Buckham has been appointed Executive Director of Policy, Advocacy and Innovation for the PSA Mr Buckham, who the PSA describes as “experienced and innovative” has been working as …