Strong support for pharmacists in general practice
Pharmacists in general practice have a lot to contribute, an international expert says. Around 100 pharmacists, GPs, researchers and industry participants attended the PSA’s Pharmacists in General Practice Forum held …
Toni Riley appointed RUM Project Manager
The PSA has welcomed the appointment of Victorian pharmacist Toni Riley as Project Manager of the RUM Project. Riley will take over as the new project manager from September 1, …
Clinical tips: stroke explained
One of the biggest problems with stroke is that the general population can’t identify symptoms or risk factors, writes Ben Basger Stroke outcomes are more favourable if symptoms are recognised …
Finalists named in National Student Business Plan Competition
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s National Student Business Plan Competition has named the three finalist teams for 2015. The competition is an Australia-wide challenge promoting creative entrepreneurship among students preparing …
New diabetes map highlights hot spots
A new diabetes map released today by Diabetes Australia highlights hot spots across Australia ─ and North West Melbourne has the dubious honour of first place. The Australian Diabetes Map …
Falls the leading, and growing, cause of injury
More Australians are being hospitalised for injuries, with falls both the leading cause of injury hospitalisation and the type of injury that has increased the most in recent years, according …
Peer Health Coaching Program addresses mental illness
A Peer Health Coaching Program from mental health charity, SANE Australia, in partnership with Neami National, aims to change the fact that Australians living with mental illness – especially severe, …
Almost 30% of girls turning 15 not fully immunised against HPV
Around 38,400 of the estimated 137,460 girls aged 15 in 2013 were not fully immunised against the contagious virus that can cause cervical cancer, with coverage rates as low as …
Dragon Claw seeks rheumatoid, lupus patients to share stories
Guild members are being asked to invite any of their rheumatoid or lupus patients to share their stories in a special video to be posted by Dragon Claw. The short …
Hayley Lewis in Feel Great Challenge for DDS
Discount Drug Stores is set to launch the Feel Great Challenge in all 135 of its stores across Australia through August and September. Feel Great Challenge ambassador and Olympic and …
Bad asthma and allergy season ahead, says Asthma Council
Forecast high pollen levels in the air this spring in some states could leave up to seven million Australians who suffer from allergy struggling with sneezing, watery eyes, a running …
Former Coles GM to head up Chemmart
A former Coles general manager has been appointed as executive director of Chemmart. Duncan Phillips will lead Chemmart bringing with him his extensive Australian and overseas retail experience. Phillips joined …