It’s safe to slip, slop, slap
Sunscreen’s not toxic, and nanoparticles can’t penetrate the skin, new research confirms A new study led by the University of Queensland and University of South Australia has provided the first …
Malaria cases plateau
The World Health Organization and its partners have launched a new attack on malaria Reductions in malaria cases have stalled after several years of decline globally, according to the new …
Pharmacist calls for better enforcement of standards
Queensland will suffer from government decision to reject a separate pharmacy council, says the pharmacy owner Earlier this year, the Health, Communities, Disability Services and Domestic and Family Violence Prevention …
Shortages update
New medicines shortages have been announced by the TGA, including several metformin products Several metformin products are experiencing shortages due to unexpected increase in demand. The majority of these expected …
CP2025 framework is here
The Guild has formally advised members of its CP2025 Framework for Change, encouraging them to download the publication and use it to transform businesses The Pharmacy Guild has contacted its …
Data reveals pharmacy pay gap
Male pharmacists in the UK are out-earning women in the profession by 6.4%, new data has shown The Pharmaceutical Journal conducted a salary and job satisfaction survey between July and …
CWH pilots AI solution
A New Zealand startup has announced a pilot with Chemist Warehouse aimed at helping the discount giant with its merchandising, buying and selling IT media outlets Which-50 and ItBrief are …
It’s official: CWH and EBOS sign
EBOS has announced to shareholders that it has signed a multi-billion-dollar agreement to supply the Chemist Warehouse Group The agreement will see EBOS take over the exclusive wholesale distribution of …
Science or Snake Oil: do hangover cures actually work?
Over recent years, a number of products have emerged that claim to prevent or cure hangovers if consumed while drinking or the morning after… but do they really work? By …
5,000 volunteers for bipolar disorder study sought
New research could help to shed light on the genes that predispose people to the illness, so experts can ultimately develop more personalised treatments and find a cure Australian researchers …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look around at the latest in research news Patient-centered care interventions to reduce the inappropriate prescription and use of benzodiazepines and z-drugs A systematic review of …
Pharmacist highlights aged care payment anomaly
A letter to the Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care prompted a meeting about challenges being faced by pharmacies who provide residential aged care services This month, Webstercare welcomed …