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Elephants and penguins and frogs – oh my
The weird and wonderful world of Japan’s pharmacy mascots explored Back in June 2023 anyone tuning in to the Fukuoka 2023 World Aquatics Championships would’ve been hard pressed not to …
Whale swallows minnow; the Sigma CWH reverse takeover
“Historic and creative” $8b deal machinations go back at least 18 months. How will it change pharmacy? When Sigma Healthcare’s shares suddenly went into a trading halt this past Wednesday …
Pharmacy Heroes – The heroes of pharmacy
Our readers have nominated their heroes, and we’ve chosen 10 who represent the range and scope, and reality of pharmacy in 2023 It’s been a very difficult, indeed, traumatic year …
Promoting healthy bones and preventing falls
Greater awareness of the risk factors for osteoporosis may help encourage early intervention and reduce fracture rates, writes Leanne Philpott Osteoporosis often goes undiagnosed until the first fracture occurs Discussing …
The maternal link revealed
Maternal health plays a pivotal role in the overall development of the infant, and our understanding of this role is evolving. The latest advances in science and knowledge are allowing …
A needle in a haystack
Pharmacy’s role in vaccination provision continues to expand, and is a rare example of agreement with the federal government. We look at how we’ve got here, and what are the …
Itchy, sneezy, and sniffly: managing hay fever symptoms
With seasonal allergies on the rise, and experts claiming that climate change may make things worse, pharmacists can be at-the-ready with allergy advice, says Leanne Philpott Hay fever is the …
Looking at 60-day dispensing policy
Pharmacy academics Con Berbatis and Bruce Sunderland take a deeper look into some of the potential impacts of the 60 day dispensing policy Given the limited responses by pharmacy, the …
‘One of life’s true gentlemen’
Leaders of the profession pay tribute to John Coppock as he steps back from official pharmacy after a lifetime of service ‘One of life’s true gentlemen’ is set to retire …
Toward true equity: Removing the medicines access hurdles for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people
Listening to the voices of First Nations people is key to ensuring equitable access to medicines, write Dr Alice Gilbert, Michelle Edmonds and Associate Professor Bhavini Patel. As pharmacists, we …
The power of connection
Five years ago, Deborah Hawthorne had quit pharmacy and believed she wouldn’t be back. How has she since become one of Australia’s leading consultant pharmacists – and one of the …
Is there something fishy about fish oil?
Are fish oil supplements as healthy as we think? And is eating fish better? In this article from The Conversation, Evangeline Mantzioris, program director of Nutrition and Food Sciences and Accredited …