Chemplus, TWC add two new pharmacies as retail sales grow
The combined weight of Chemplus and the Terry White Group has seen the South Australian-based network reporting increased retail sales and the addition of two new pharmacies. The Terry White …
PSA welcomes cannabis bill, calls for training
A Bill to establish a national licensing and compliance scheme for medicinal cannabis has been welcomed by the PSA as an important first step to allow for the safe and …
Many pharmacies not choosing to discount $1: Quilty
While the second half of 2015 was positive for pharmacies, 2016 will be challenging with the further PBS reforms reducing wholesaler and generic trading terms, says Guild executive director David …
Cannabis legislation the ‘missing piece’
The Turnbull Government will today introduce legislation providing the “missing piece” for Australian patients and their doctors to access a safe, legal and reliable supply of medicinal cannabis products for …
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples need health equality: PHAA
Further steps need to be taken to ensure health equality for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples according to Public Health Association of Australia Vice President of Aboriginal and Torres …
Stress of social disadvantage could have osteoporosis risk
New research shows that the stress of social disadvantage could be putting people at higher risk of developing osteoporosis. An international team of researchers led by Deakin University’s Dr Sharon …
Long-term commitment needed to Close the Gap
The Australian Medical Association says it is pleased to see some improvement in a number of key indicators for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, but warns that a long-term …
In pharmacy, how big is big enough?
How many square metres is the right size for a retail pharmacy? wonders Mal Scrymgeour Hot Chocolate. Whenever you have hot chocolate you are usually presented with three choices for …
Privatising Medicare would hit vulnerable hard: PHAA
By privatising Medicare, the government is making access more difficult for socio-economically disadvantaged people who already have limited options in health care, according to Public Health Association of Australia CEO …
Sussan Ley to speak at APP2016
The Pharmacy Guild has announced that Minister for Health Sussan Ley will present a keynote address at APP2016 on Thursday 17 March. With many components of the health system under …
MAS would support role that already exists: McMaugh
A Minor Ailments Scheme would fund and recognise the pharmacists’ existing role in the community, a Melbourne pharmacist has written in MJA Insight, rebutting a recent opinion piece stating an …
Support investment and innovation in OTCs: ASMI
In its 2016 pre-Budget Submission, ASMI has proposed three regulatory reforms to incentivise investment and innovation in the non-prescription medicines sector and increase consumer access to medicines. “The non-prescription medicines …