Vaccination campaign to tackle myths
The Coalition Government is rolling out a new campaign to encourage childhood vaccination The $5.5 million immunisation awareness campaign is aimed at achieving the Government’s target of all children being …
Most alcohol drunk in risky way – by older people
More than half of the alcohol drunk in Australia is drunk in a way that is outside the recommended guidelines of two Australian standard drinks per day, a new study …
Global kidney health snapshot
One in 10 people worldwide have chronic kidney disease, but there are huge knowledge gaps, a new report shows Australia ranks 12th among high income countries, with around 13% of …
The week in review
We take a look back at the week in pharmacy It’s been a big week for the state of employment in Australia: the Turnbull Government announced the abolition of 457 …
Penalty rates decision to be appealed
A union has asked the Fair Work Commission to immediately conclude the penalty rates matter so it can appeal the decision in the Federal Court United Voice, which represents hospitality …
US tightens codeine use
The US Food and Drug Administration is tightening the use of codeine-containing medicines for children and breastfeeding mothers The move follows Australia’s rescheduling of OTC codeine-containing medicines to prescription-only, set …
Chris and Nicole open 450th Priceline
Priceline Pharmacy has announced a new milestone, with the opening of its 450th store in Marrickville Metro, NSW The total network figure includes both Priceline and Priceline Pharmacies. The Marrickville …
Symbion’s Engage wins SMART award
Symbion’s Engage program has been awarded the 2017 SMART Supply Chain and Logistics Award for Excellence in Procurement The SMART Awards, which recognise excellence in supply chain and logistics by …
First Indigenous student graduates UC pharmacy degree
The University of Canberra’s first group of pharmacy undergraduates have graduated Carleigh Tongs will achieve a number of firsts when she graduated from the University of Canberra last week: the …
Pharmacy ideal for selling recreational cannabis
Community pharmacy would be “ideally suited” to dispensing cannabis if the drug were legalised for recreational purposes, says the Sex Party leader Leader of the Australian Sex Party and Victorian …
Priceline to expand by another 20 stores
API has announced its 2017 half year results, with a net profit after tax of $29.1 million It says it’s expecting to expand its Priceline network by at least 20 …
Forum: Oh NO!?
An Auspharm forum member writes: “We were walking in the woods. I was with Cedric my best friend and Dorothy my girlfriend. It was a beautiful day, we love the …