Kiwi pharmacists now offer better access to oral contraceptives
Trained New Zealand pharmacists are now able to dispense repeat supplies of oral contraceptives to women who have had them prescribed within the last three years, following a Medicines Classification …
Spend a year alcohol free for kids: Deakin experts
Deakin University health experts are calling on parents to make 2016 an alcohol free year, for their kids. “Parents play a key role in how their kids view alcohol consumption. …
Moderation, not unproven IV treatments, the key: Harvey
Attempts to rid oneself of hangover and other fatigue symptoms by purchasing IV and other cures from pharmacy are not the answer to the problem, Dr Ken Harvey, Adjunct Associate …
Chemmart supports disadvantaged kids with bears
More than 5000 teddy bears were given to sick, disadvantaged and special needs children as part of Chemmart’s support for Variety – the Children’s Charity. Chemmart stores throughout Australia sold …
Closing the Gap an issue from birth
The gap in health that leads to lower life expectancy and poorer health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can be tracked from birth and early childhood, according …
Climate change could worsen diseases like Zika virus
The news of an outbreak of the Zika virus in South America is a grim reminder of the health hazards associated with a warming world, Climate and Health Alliance Executive …
New online intervention helps insomniacs get some SHUTi
Black Dog Institute researchers, in partnership with the Australian National University, University of Sydney, and the University of Virginia, have trialled SHUTi, an online CBT-based insomnia intervention to see if …
Addiction not a character flaw issue: expert
Addictions may be described as “ecological or environmental traps” resulting from the human brain’s reaction to products or activities, rather than a disease of individuals, says an addiction expert. Drug, …
Faulding expands into infant milk formula
Faulding is expanding its portfolio to include Australian-made infant milk formula. The pharmacy-only Faulding Gold Infant Formula range includes Newborn, Follow-On and Toddler formulas. Unlike many premium brands, Faulding Gold …
Australian Hearing screening in Sigma pharmacies
From 1 February to 11th March 2016, Australian Hearing will partner with Sigma Pharmaceuticals (Amcal, Amcal Max and Guardian pharmacies) to deliver free hearing checks and hearing aid health checks …
MedsASSIST on track to monitor codeine sales: Quilty
The real-time monitoring system for over-the-counter codeine-containing products, MedsASSIST – informing medicine decisions, is progressing well, David Quilty writes in this week’s edition of Forefront. User testing of the prototype …
UK pharmacists speak out against funding cuts
An online petition to stop England’s 6% funding cut to pharmacy has attracted more than 13,000 signatures (as of January 27), prompting a response from the Government. “Pharmacy provides a …