Smoking cessation weight gain quantified
Researchers at the University of Tasmania’s Menzies Institute for Medical Research have now been able to quantify the weight gain for smokers who quit, and the difference in weight gain …
Smoking a growing cause of female cancer death
Smoking is responsible for an increasing proportion of cancer deaths in NSW women and lung cancer has now overtaken breast cancer as the largest cause of female cancer death, new …
Bill Kelly elected chair of Pharmacy Board
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has congratulated well known pharmacist Bill Kelly on his appointment as Chair of the Pharmacy Board of Australia. Announcing the appointment, the Minster for Health, …
Health Minister cautions as flu cases soar
New figures that show Australia is experiencing a particularly bad flu season – with cases up by over 50% in 2015 compared to the same time last year – have …
New revenue streams, wider role key now 6CPA is underway: Quilty
With the Sixth Community Pharmacy Agreement signed and now operating, now’s the time to consider how to enhance the role of community pharmacies in the wider health system, Guild executive …
Don’t trade health for sugar in TPP, says PHAA
A token increase in the quota of sugar into the United States is not grounds for trading off Australian access to cheaper generic medicines, says the Public Health Association of …
English GPs to get clinical pharmacists in surgeries
NHS England has launched a new £15m scheme to fund, recruit and employ clinical pharmacists in GP surgeries. Launched by NHS England Chief Executive Simon Stevens, the-three year initiative will …
UWA in breastfeeding research world-first
Mothers, breastfeeding infants, families and the community are set to benefit from the creation of major new research positions in human lactation at The University of Western Australia, as a …
Refresh your pain management training: Adriano Zumbo
Back by popular demand after his guest appearance at APP 2015, RB is once again partnering with celebrity chef and ‘sweet assassin’ Adriano Zumbo. This time, he’s urging Australian pharmacists …
Dawn Fraser in new asthma awareness campaign
Aussie sports legend Dawn Fraser is lending a hand to a new health campaign focused on empowering people with asthma to take greater control of their condition. The launch of …
Pharmacist apathy – or lack of knowledge and care factor?
There’s no excuse for just going through the motions in pharmacy, writes Karalyn Huxhagen I admit to being one of those people who seek out the programs that can assist …
Kiwi call for oral contraceptive downschedule rejected
New Zealand pharmacies won’t be able to supply the oral contraceptive pill over the counter, following the Medicines Classification Committee’s decision not to reclassify them from prescription to restricted medicine. …