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Mandatory fortification of bread with folic acid and iodine in Australia has seen health improvements across the population Since the introduction of mandatory fortification in 2009, mean folic acid intake …

Pharmacists under pressure are deviating from standard procedures to give their patients tailored care, according to a new study – feeling forced to do so because of high workloads, rigid …

Consumer body finds Labor scores best, but is disappointed no party has taken up the call for a single PBS/MBS safety net This week the Consumers Health Forum (CHF) released …

Meet the pharmacists aiming for Federal Parliament next month A trio of pharmacists are currently aiming for election to Federal Parliament on 2 July. The pharmacists, representing a diversity of …

Guild signs top level MOU with Chinese pharmacy leaders The importance of the burgeoning Chinese market to the Australian complementary medicine and pharmaceutical markets has been ratified with the signing …

The Pharmacy Board has issued a reminder that professional indemnity insurance standard has been revised, in its latest communique. In December 2015 the Board published a revised registration standard for …

There is a terrific discussion underway at present on the AJP Discussion Forum about dispensing robots. It includes contributions from some of the robot vendors. Take a look here. Other current …

Pharmacists can empower patients to self-manage their chronic disease using apps A pilot program led by the University of Canberra has found iPads and other mobile devices can help people …

With so much focus on encouraging parents to vaccinate their children, senior Australians have been neglected when it comes to immunisation, say experts. But pharmacists can have a significant role …

Britain’s decision to leave the EU may affect work arrangements and possibilities for Australians Within the past decade, it has been difficult for movement to occur between the UK and Australia in …

Stakeholders have welcomed commitments from major parties to invest in Australia’s mental health. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has announced that, if re-elected, his Government would invest $192 million to help …

Guild national president George Tambassis has welcomed delegates to the Chinese complementary health product Expo, being held in Melbourne. He is expected to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between the …