Australian pharmacy is currently experiencing unprecedented market conditions, so how do you survive, asks Linda Miller? Most pharmacists recognise the golden goose is no longer laying golden eggs. But there …

What role can pharmacy play in sports health and physical activity promotion? Chris Brooker investigates In most community pharmacies it’s one of the categories that regularly turns over without being …

Happy Easter! We take a look back at the last week in community pharmacy As we head towards Easter, sector eyes have been looking towards next month’s Federal Budget: there’s …

Louis Roller takes a look at multiple sclerosis Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a demyelinating disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged.  The cause of multiple sclerosis is unknown. It’s considered …

Scientists have discovered a link between UK’s answer to Vegemite and activity in the brain In a UK study, participants consuming a teaspoon of Marmite every day for a month …

Stakeholders from the Aged Care Guild have suggested emulating the Pharmacy Guild’s tactics in lobbying governments The Aged Care Guild has launched a new campaign, “Protect Aussie Aged Care,” which …

An Albany man who tried to rob a pharmacy has been sentenced to two years in jail The Perth Supreme Court heard that Wylie John Moore entered the Albany Amcal …

An Auspharm forum member writes: “After the big fine they have pulled the targeted pain relief range of Nurofen and now they are discontinuing from 30/4/17 Optrex Itchy and the …

The Health Minister is reportedly finalising agreements with the Pharmacy Guild and Medicines Australia over funding, drug costs According to media reports Health Minister Greg Hunt is closing an agreement …

Relatively small changes could have a significant effect in reducing the health impact of overweight or obesity in Australia, according to a new report from the AIHW These could be …

We take a look at pharmacy news from around the world Christchurch, New Zealand: A Christchurch pharmacist has been censured and fined for professional misconduct after he failed to admit …

A UK report has found very young children are at risk of medication-related safety incidents in community pharmacy – but how does this translate to Australian kids? Researchers from the …