Sunscreen use up, protective clothing use down
Australians are still forgetting to take sun protective measures, and many are still getting sunburnt on the weekend The Cancer Council National Sun Protection Survey shows that the overall proportion …
The week in review
It’s been a busy week in the pharmacy sector… There was big news in the world of banners this week, as the Malouf Group announced that it is to join …
Naloxone barriers identified
Two studies presented at this week’s drug and alcohol conference have examined the barriers to pharmacists providing naloxone Awareness and preparedness to supply were identified as two key barriers by …
CWH ‘pick and pack’ formula store
A Current Affair has taken aim at Chemist Warehouse over its sale of baby formula to Chinese “daigou” buyers According to ACA, Chemist Warehouse has created a “pick and pack” …
Sigma names its top suppliers
Bayer Australia has won the 2017 Sigma Supplier of the Year award In front of 360 guests, Sigma Healthcare’s Chief Executive Officer Mark Hooper presented Mark Sargent, General Manager of …
Codeine safety update
The TGA has warned against using codeine in children under 12 In its latest Medicines Safety Update, the TGA has advised that the recommendations of its safety review of codeine …
National Pharmacies stars shine
National Pharmacies has celebrated its annual awards, recognising its South Australian, Victorian and NSW employees The Seaford Pharmacy was awarded the title of Pharmacy of the Year for South Australia, …
Eight more ‘dark particles’ batches recalled
Apotex, in consultation with the TGA, is extending its Apo-Perindopril Arginine recall Eight more batches of the drug are being recalled due to potential contamination with dark particles of silica. …
Study to examine upschedule impact
Regular users of medicines containing codeine are being invited to participate in a study on how the rescheduling will affect them A University of Tasmania research project is aiming to …
Pill testing shows clear harm reduction benefits
Up to one in five people who had pills tested at UK festivals had a different drug to the one they thought they’d bought Findings from UK trials have been …
Practising while suspended
Finding a locum can be difficult at short notice – but this former pharmacist’s solution resulted in registration cancellation and a fine On 6 January 2015, officers of the Department …
New holistic big box emerges
Discount Drug Stores and two Cairns pharmacists have collaborated to develop a new big box pharmacy brand Wholehealth Discount Drug Store & Healthfoods focuses on delivering a holistic approach to …