“How would you go about dealing with a very regular customer you caught stealing. Footage clearly shows her deliberately wrapping a cosmetic up in her tissue, and putting it in her …

Many unplanned pregnancies occur despite the use of contraception, writes Dr Philip Goldstone In Australia, there are approximately 200,000 unplanned pregnancies every year1 and an estimated one in four women …

We take a look back at the week in pharmacy With the biggest event on the conference calendar, APP, finished over the weekend, it’s now time for Health Minister Greg …

Faster access to new drugs doesn’t always mean better treatment Weaker regulatory standards in the US can impact health everywhere. from shutterstock.com Narcyz Ghinea, University of Sydney and Wendy Lipworth, …

Religious guidance may put UK pharmacists at risk of punishment, says C + D author… but what about Aussie pharmacists? According to the UK publication Chemist + Druggist, in 2013 …

China’s annual Consumer Rights Day program has condemned Blackmores for breaching the country’s truth in advertising regulations Fairfax Media report that the company, which has enjoyed significant success in the …

Australians should not be alarmed by the results of a Danish study which indicate NSAIDs should be pharmacy-only, says ASMI The Australian Self Medication Industry said today that it acknowledges …

Nearly 300 delegates to APP had their genes tested Healthcare professionals seeking new ways to bring personalised health to their customers saw, first hand, just what their DNA has to …

A new blood test can determine if a child is on the autism spectrum with 96% accuracy and might allow for diagnosis under the age of two Scientists have developed …

“Could a spokesperson from the Guild please explain the Guild’s role in payment of medication reviews.  So many people have been affected by rejection of payments.  If the Guild is …

Good sleep hygiene habits are key in combating insomnia, writes Louis Roller Insomnia is a very common disorder that has significant long-term health consequences. Australian population surveys have shown that …

Medical grounds will be the only exemption for child vaccinations under the government’s No Jab, no Pay policy Vaccination rates are high and increasing, but the government is aiming for …