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Breaking the taboo: The real story of menopause
Menopause is a time of life which brings a range of symptoms—some of which will be felt severely by some women, while others barely suffer at all—accompanied by a great deal of sensationalised media …
Making more drugs available ‘over the counter’ would be a win for the public and the health care system
Downscheduling medicines from Prescription Only would serve the public well, write Jack Collins, University of Sydney; Andrew McLachlan, University of Sydney; Carl Schneider, University of Sydney; Rebekah Moles, University of …
Get wise about women
Pharmacy’s main demographic holds the key to community healthcare, writes Janet Doyle Given the majority of pharmacy’s customers are women, and they often hold the key to the health of …
Passing the test
Following a series of drug-related deaths at music festivals in late 2018 and early 2019, momentum is gathering among health professionals to explore one potential solution: pill testing. Megan Haggan …
Everyone can be an effective advocate for vaccination: here’s how
Jessica Kaufman, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and Margie Danchin, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, take a look at how everyone can spread the pro-vaccination message The World Health Organisation (WHO) has named …
The extra mile
Always going the extra mile for patients and being open every day of the year has proven a successful formula for Wilkinson’s Pharmacy, Burnie, the sixth of our 2019 Pharmacy …
A pill for loneliness? If only it were that simple
Christina Victor, Brunel University London, takes a look at loneliness and its medicalisation Loneliness affects people of all ages, young as much as old. It’s now seen as so serious it’s …
Refugee pharmacist making her voice heard
Pharmacists have an enormous capacity for doing good and making a difference in the lives of people who come in our doors, says Veronica Nou Veronica Nou, 37, a pharmacist …
A passion for process
Focusing on processes and procedures has led to a novel workflow that has led Terry White Chemmart Mount Gravatt to be our fifth Pharmacy of the Year 2019 finalist A …
Around the clock service
Putting aside immediate returns but ensuring long-term sustainability has been a successful strategy for Hardings 24-hour Pharmacy in Brisbane, our fourth Pharmacy of the Year finalist A major financial investment …
Hitting the target
A targeted community engagement program, incorporating allied health professionals, is key to ensuring best patient outcomes for Pharmacy 777 Glengarry, the third of our 2019 Pharmacy of the Year finalists …
Looking to the future
Despite the plethora of online information, when it comes to children’s health parents will often seek the trusted advice of their local pharmacist Looking after a sick child or infant …