Pharmacy robber pepper sprays himself
A robbery in Western Australia last week went wrong when a man attempted to spray a pharmacist with pepper spray – and instead turned the spray on himself. According to …
Should everyone take Vitamin D supplements?
Complementary Medicines Australia has welcomed new UK-based guidance by a committee of independent experts that recommends everyone in the UK should take vitamin D supplements, rather than just some groups …
TWC helps women Share the Dignity
When Gaylynn Bailey passed Terry White Chemist lndooroopilly in Brisbane’s western suburbs, her attention was drawn to a special display. It was a hot pink donation box for Share the …
Integrate non-dispensing pharmacists, urges AMA
The AMA is calling on the Federal Government to support its proposal to integrate non-dispensing pharmacists into GP-led primary care teams. During Family Doctor Week, AMA president Dr Michael Gannon …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest research pertinent to community pharmacy Liraglutide and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes In this double-blind trial, liraglutide, an analogue of human …
Three perspectives on probiotics
Probiotics are a growing global commodity, with the pharmacist being called upon to help customers sort the facts from the fiction While a myriad health claims exist with very limited …
Obesity second only to smoking in premature death risk
A study of 3.9 million adults published today in The Lancet has confirmed that being overweight or obese is associated with an increased risk of premature death and is second …
Evolving safety role for pharmacists as consumers go online
As interest in buying medicines online grows, consumers will need to be more cautious than ever about where they buy their drugs, NPS MedicineWise’ Lynn Weekes warns – which means …
Trust pharmacists, not chefs, on sunscreen
Pharmacists are in a good position to help educate Australians about health claims such as this week’s assertions by chef Paleo Pete that sunscreens are “poisonous”, says a spokesperson for …
Practice standards, ethics review begins
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has commenced a review of its Professional Practice Standards and Code of Ethics for Pharmacists – two key publications which outline required standards and expectations …
Pharmacy extensively damaged in overnight fire
A pharmacy in Sydney’s west has been significantly damaged by fire overnight. According to NSW Police, detectives will be examining the scene of a fire which damaged the business at …
Pharmacy robbed with syringe
NSW police are appealing for information following an armed robbery at a Maroubra pharmacy on Tuesday night. About 9.30pm on Tuesday, a man entered a pharmacy on Anzac Parade. Police …