Some postcodes still resisting vaccination
The proportion of Australian children who are fully immunised continues to rise, but significant variation remains across local communities A report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and …
A shot in the arm
Sizeable proportion of MPs put their arms on the line in support of pharmacist-administered vaccinations Almost one in five federal politicians have given the best possible support for expanded …
The weaker half
We all know the story, men’s health is worse than women’s in most measures, but what can be done about it? And does pharmacy have a role to play? Chris …
PSA to recognise outstanding pharmacists
Nominations are now open for the 2017 PSA Excellence Awards for pharmacists Supported by Symbion, the Awards, including Pharmacist of the Year, Early Career Pharmacist (ECP) of the Year and …
Chemist Warehouse: we won’t cut penalty rates
Chemist Warehouse and My Chemist pharmacies have announced they will honour all existing penalty rate payments for current staff Following the Fair Work Commission’s review of penalty rates, Sunday and …
Guild launches allergic rhinitis module
The Guild has launched a new online module for pharmacy assistants covering allergic rhinitis Many people think that allergic rhinitis is a minor condition that has minimal impact on community …
PATY nominations record broken
The 2017 Pharmacy Guild of Australia/ Maxigesic Pharmacy Assistant of the Year Award has received more nominations than ever before Self-nominations are still open until Friday 16 June. Pharmacy Guild …
‘Glorified tents’ kill Aussies each winter
Australia’s houses are so poorly designed that they contribute to deaths over winter, one expert has warned Professor Adrian Barnett, Senior Research Fellow at the Queensland University of Technology, says …
Why you need to plan for trouble
Over the Australia Day long weekend, our pharmacy was broken into. And we had no contingency plan, writes Samantha Kourtis Every pharmacy in Australia needs to have a contingency plan …
Is the turf war ending?
Does a recent article in an AMA publication signify a thaw in doctors’ opposition to pharmacist vaccination? Leading medical groups have been resolute in their opposition to vaccinations by pharmacists, …
Take CMs more seriously, urges entrepreneur
When working in community pharmacy proved to be not quite the career choice that he’d hoped, Tom Bailey decided to change his focus to preventive health Now, the former pharmacist …
Parents need more guidance with antibiotics
“Watchful waiting” approach works – but better communication from healthcare providers is needed US researchers have explored how to reduced unwarranted antibiotic use for acute otitis media in children, specifically …