Asthma misdiagnosis rife?
A new study by Canadian scientists suggests that a third people who have been diagnosed with asthma could put their puffers away for good The researchers suggest in a study …
World news update: 19 January 2017
We take a look at pharmacy news from around the world Boston, Massachusetts: The trial of Barry Cadden, the compounding pharmacist facing charges of murder, mail fraud and racketeering, has …
Greg Hunt third-last in preferred Minister poll
Greg Hunt may have been named as the new Minister for Health and Sport, but it appears that he’s not the first choice of Australia’s pharmacists Earlier this week we …
New Minister challenged on Medicare
Mental health and Medicare—on which he has already been challenged by stakeholders—are two key issues for the new Minister for Health and Sport, he said today In a press release …
Guild ‘clearly can and must do better,’ says Quilty
The Guild is planning to improve its engagement with members in what is set to be a watershed year for pharmacy The Guild “absolutely” recognises the need to be fully …
Hunt receptive to pharmacy business concerns: Tassone
New Health Minister Greg Hunt is a good listener and the Guild is looking forward to engaging with him very soon, says Victorian Guild branch president and constituent Anthony Tassone …
Barriers to pertussis jabs in pregnancy: study
A new study has shown the need for better patient information to combat the low uptake of whooping cough vaccine in pregnancy in New Zealand The research1 from University of Otago …
Pharmacists owed thousands in ‘wages theft’
The union for employee pharmacists is preparing legal actions to recover thousands of dollars owing to those who have been underpaid Professional Pharmacists Australia says it is “putting pharmacy owners …
Benzo stroke risk in Alzheimer’s patients
Benzodiazepines and related drugs increase stroke risk among persons with Alzheimer’s disease Use of benzodiazepines and benzodiazepine-like drugs has been associated with a 20% increased risk of stroke among persons …
New formula course for pharmacy assistants
The Guild Pharmacy Academy is now offering a course, entitled Goat’s milk formula course for pharmacy assistants. The course outlines the role that pharmacy assistants have in supporting breastfeeding in …
Why do you love rural pharmacy?
Rural and remote pharmacies across Australia are being invited to tell the world about their experiences and why they are so passionate about working in rural and remote areas. As …
Pharmacies ‘sitting ducks’ for robberies
When Deb Marron read reports about several local pharmacy robberies in the newspaper recently, she thought, “We’re next” Unfortunately, she was right. On the weekend, the Thuringowa Drive Discount Drug …