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 …
Terry White Chemists sign up to Share the Dignity
Terry White Chemists has partnered with Share the Dignity to provide homeless and at-risk women with sanitary products in a campaign that is generating an outpouring of grassroots empathy and …
Whyalla pharmacist John Holds receives Order of Australia honour
Whyalla pharmacist John Holds was named among recipients of the Order of Australia yesterday, for service to rural pharmacy and the community of South Australia. Holds is currently semi-retired and …
Doubleview Chemmart is Wellbeing Pharmacy of the Year
Doubleview Chemmart Pharmacy in Western Australia has beaten almost 300 stores from around the country to be named Chemmart Wellbeing Pharmacy of the Year for 2015. Judged on commitment to …
Three ways to build health services in 2016
Building health services in 2016? Here are three tips to help you succeed, writes Vanessa Lontos January is an exciting time in pharmacy. It marks the beginning of a new …
The five potential epidemics for 2016: Médecins Sans Frontières
As the World Health Organization’s executive board meets in Geneva this week, the international aid organisation Médecins Sans Frontières has warned of five diseases with the potential to become epidemics …