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Reminder on supplements in pregnancy
Pregnant women should always check with a healthcare professional before taking any medicine, says ASMI The Australian Self Medication Industry (ASMI) has reminded consumers that pregnant women should always check …
Changes to S8 pack sizes on the cards?
PSA and SHPA are at odds with the Guild in their support of changes to pack sizes, while some pharmacists have voiced concerns about stock management, logistics and cost The …
CWH owners rank on rich list
The co-founders of My Chemist Retail Group have made it to the Top 100 of this year’s Financial Review Rich List Chairman of My Chemist Retail Group, Jack Gance, and …
Are supplements beneficial during pregnancy?
Health researchers have looked into the evidence, finding that use of some supplements during pregnancy may be unnecessary and not completely without harm Health researchers from the University of Adelaide …
The week in review
It’s been a busy week in pharmacy, with change on the horizon and potential changes suggested from several quarters We heard that Queensland will look into a range of issues …
Vaccine refusers want to fit in: study
Parents’ choices about whether to vaccinate their children are largely influenced by their social networks, new research has found A new study, by researchers at the University of Western Australia …
Hunt announces pain plan
The Federal Government will fund a national action plan on chronic pain management, Health Minister Greg Hunt has announced Speaking at Painaustralia’s AGM, Mr Hunt said that the national action …
Pharmacist prescribing claims of pressure relief ‘ludicrous’, says RACGP
Pharmacist prescribing would put vulnerable patients at risk and won’t take pressure off GPs and hospitals, the RACGP claims Following the announcement of a review into the pharmacy sector in …
Pharmacist scores research excellence award
Monash Pharmacy PhD student Erica Tong has received a prestigious award from the MJA for her research paper on reducing medication errors in hospital discharge summaries Erica Tong has received …
Jury recommends $34m payout from J&J
Johnson & Johnson has been ordered to pay millions in damages to a woman who claimed her cancer was caused by using the company’s baby powder This week a California …
FIP CEO to speak at PSA18
Dr Catherine Duggan, CEO of the International Pharmaceutical Federation will deliver a keynote address on pharmacist innovation at PSA18 Dr Duggan will speak on Friday July 27, focusing on international …
Health Expo brings community together
Samford TerryWhite Chemmart has again hosted its local Health Expo, which has now grown to more than 100 stands Then the Samford Chemmart, in 2016 the pharmacy took out the …