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Should everyone take Vitamin D supplements?
Complementary Medicines Australia has welcomed new UK-based guidance by a committee of independent experts that recommends everyone in the UK should take vitamin D supplements, rather than just some groups …
TWC helps women Share the Dignity
When Gaylynn Bailey passed Terry White Chemist lndooroopilly in Brisbane’s western suburbs, her attention was drawn to a special display. It was a hot pink donation box for Share the …
Integrate non-dispensing pharmacists, urges AMA
The AMA is calling on the Federal Government to support its proposal to integrate non-dispensing pharmacists into GP-led primary care teams. During Family Doctor Week, AMA president Dr Michael Gannon …
ALP health team revealed
Catherine King retains her position as Opposition Spokesperson for Health. Federal Opposition leader Bill Shorten announced the new Shadow Cabinet on Saturday with Catherine King keeping the primary role in …
‘Telepharmacy’ growing in Australia
Rural and remote patients are able to access pharmacists for medication management and other clinical services using technology Technology is transforming healthcare “in a way that would have been unimaginable …
Do you manage insomnia?
Pharmacists located in general practice can help manage insomnia, say pharmacy and sleep researchers In a small study run by researchers from the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research and NHMRC …
5 questions for a successful pharmacy purchase
Business class: Buying a pharmacy is no small feat! There are many factors to consider and hopefully the investment will provide financial and other rewards for many years, says Natalie …
Regulatory morass putting patients & pharmacists at risk
Patients are potentially at risk from inconsistent interstate prescription-related requirements, Australian experts say Pharmacists and GPs are also in danger of unwittingly breaching differing jurisdictional requirements relating to prescribing rules …
Forum: Sudafed and breastfeeding
“I am hoping to pick the brains of the geniuses in this group about a lady with a 9 month old son who accidentally took 2 Sudafed before realising it …
Forum: Attention! Medicare
“We have had a problem that could be prevented in future. To communicate dispensing material securely online needs certificates that expire in five years. Mine expired without warning so I …
Workplace pressure: what you said
Stress in the pharmacy is reaching its peak in the face of overwhelming workloads for underwhelming pay After receiving an abundance of thought-provoking comments from you, our AJP readers, about workplace …
Expanding the profession
Dispensing changes mean the time is right for pharmacy to play a greater role in mental health, experts believe Pharmacists have opportunities to greatly increase their role in the care …