Vitamin vending machines hit Australia
People can purchase vitamins, perfumes, medicines, soft drink and more from vending machines that have opened in Melbourne A group called Vitamin Warehouse has installed several vending machines in a shopfront on Fitzroy …
Updated guidelines on provision of EC
In response to a new emergency contraception going S3, the PSA has updated its guidelines for pharmacists Last week the AJP reported that EllaOne (ulipristal acetate 30mg tablets) had been rescheduled …
NSAIDs don’t work for back pain
There is an urgent need to develop clinically effective and safe drug therapies to treat back pain, say Australian researchers A systematic review and meta-analysis conducted by The George Institute …
Pharmacist brought down by addiction
A Victorian pharmacist-cum-doctor has had his pharmacist registration cancelled and medical licence restricted due to ongoing criminal offences driven by a rampant drug addiction It was when Gyu Sung Lee, …
Tell your boss: healthy work limit is 39 hours a week
On average, people who work more than this are putting their health at risk – although there are differences between men and women, say Aussie researchers New research published in …
New test could help Australians self-manage heart health
A recently developed pharmacy tool that Australians can use to monitor their Omega-3 intake may also help to reduce their risk of coronary heart disease The Omega-3 Index Test is …
Pharmacists should prepare for Plan B alternative
EllaOne has been found to be more effective than levonorgestrel but also more expensive – and pharmacists should be prepared to explain the benefits to customers As of Wednesday 1 …
Twitter roundup: Pharmacy gems
Can you say it in 140 characters or less? …We take a look at the best pharmacy tweets of the past week Can you read this Rx? Find the answer …
Strong demand for female libido-boosting drugs
Two out of three women are willing to buy and take a sexuality-boosting medication, according to a population survey Swiss researchers have conducted a cross-sectional online survey to find out …
Playing god?
Calling to mind the sci-fi tale of Dr Moreau and his monstrous experiments, US scientists have created the first ever human-pig embryos and hybrid “chimeras” Using stem cell technology, Californian …
Priceline reports record profits
The owner of Priceline Pharmacy, Soul Pattinson and Pharmacist Advice has flagged a record half-year profit Australian Pharmaceutical Industries (API) reported on Wednesday that it expects its half-year net profit …
Pharmacy Guild welcomes incoming NSW Health Minister
The NSW Branch of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia has extended its hand to the new state Premier and Health Minister NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has chosen veteran minister Brad …