‘Bad Santa’ robs pharmacy
Investigators with an Ontario police department are searching for a man who robbed a pharmacy while wearing a false beard and Santa hat. The “bad Santa” allegedly entered the pharmacy …
Ibuprofen could lower lung cancer risk
Regular use of ibuprofen may lower the risk of lung cancer among those with a history of cigarette smoking, according to new research. It has been established that chronic inflammation …
Regional Australians more likely to be overweight, smoke
Australians living in regional areas are more likely to be overweight or obese, according to a report released today by the AIHW. A second report, also available today, reveals a …
King clarifies on finance survey after Guild concerns
Professor Stephen King has issued a clarification about the King Review’s financial survey following a warning to Guild members to be wary of participating. In Prof King’s December message last …
World news wrapup: 8 December 2016
We take a look at pharmacy news from around the world Antrim, Northern Ireland: An overworked pharmacist whose dispensing error led to the death of a 67-year-old woman was suffering …
How racism impacts health care
A new policy statement on racism in the health system has been released by the Australian Indigenous Doctors Association “Racism is not always overt; it is about beliefs, stereotypes, prejudices, and …
One-third of dementia burden may be preventable
A new report shows how vascular diseases and risk factors such as smoking and obesity may significantly contribute to dementia “Dementia is a serious and growing health problem in Australia …
Guild, AFT Pharmaceuticals team up to find top pharmacy assistant
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has announced that it will partner with AFT Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd for the 2017 National Pharmacy Assistant of the Year Award. The Pharmacy Guild of …
Pharmacy of the Year finalist named top Capital Chemist
Capital Chemist Wanniassa has been awarded Capital Chemist Pharmacy of the Year, at the group’s annual end-of-year celebrations in Canberra This in-house award follows the announcement of six national pharmacies …
Treat retail workers with respect, customers urged
Retail association urges Australians to treat retail workers with respect this Christmas season, following the launch of its online survey about abuse from customers Over the past two years, the Shop, …
King Review to conduct financial survey of pharmacy
Professor Stephen King has invited community pharmacy to participate in the Review of Pharmacy Remuneration and Regulation’s financial survey of the sector. Prof King extended the invitation as the Review …
SHPA accredits six more residency programs
Another six residency programs to be offered by hospital pharmacies starting in 2017 have been accredited by SHPA. “This brings the total number of sites offering a residency program in …