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‘Any symptoms that cause distress should be taken seriously’
Antidepressant withdrawal symptoms affect around one in six people, a large study estimates, after taking into account the “nocebo” effect One in six people who stop taking antidepressants experience discontinuation …
Community pharmacists prone to isolation, stress
With one in two pharmacists suffering from burnout and younger pharmacists at higher risk, peer support programs could help reduce stress and boost resilience, say researchers Community pharmacists are at …
Skin treatments to become ‘more accessible’
Trained NSW pharmacists to treat four skin conditions in impending trial expansion, with increased remuneration for those providing consultations Participating pharmacists who undertake additional training will be able to supply …
Priority one cyber incidents on the rise: Fred IT
Cyber security experts are reporting an increase in “priority one” incidents in Australian pharmacies Community pharmacies are facing a significant increase in serious cyber threats, Andrew McManus, Fred IT Group’s …
Minister adds colour to pharmacy
Assistant Minister for Rural and Regional Health, Emma McBride, helps create “community masterpiece” at pharmacy Pharmacist-turned-federal politician, Emma McBride, has added the finishing touches to a mural at Gorokan Amcal …
Barnes backs CWH, Sigma merger
Co-author of a review into pharmacy hopes ACCC “keeps an open mind” on Sigma’s proposed merger with Chemist Warehouse Plans to merge pharmaceutical wholesaler, Sigma Healthcare, with discount giant, Chemist …
The week in review
The ACCC’s Statement of Issues relating to Sigma’s proposed merger with Chemist Warehouse captured the headlines in recent days Almost six months to the day after Sigma Healthcare announced its …
Shingrix demand may have reached its peak
Initial demand for the Shingrix vaccine has been “much higher” than the Department of Health and Aged Care has seen for other jabs on the NIP an official says More …
The link between acne and diet: where are we now?
Evidence continues to grow on the role diet plays in acne, with certain food types linked to exacerbations, while others may be beneficial. Jala Moushi reviews the research Acne is …
Ozempic compounding ban no ‘knee-jerk’ reaction
Department defends recommendation to ban the compounding of semaglutide and tirepatide medications Moves to prohibit pharmacists from compounding replicas of Ozempic (semaglutide) and Mounjaro (tirepatide) were not a “knee-jerk response” …
Could CWH/Sigma merger prompt retail pharmacy foreclosures?
ACCC highlights “foreclosure of retail pharmacies” among its concerns about the proposed Sigma and CWH merger The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) wants to take a closer look at …
The top ten
Agreement, budget and $1 discount demise capture our readers attention It was a month of big announcements and events – the federal budget, the 8CPA, Pharmacy Guild election upsets and …