You snooze, you lose
New research has examined how sleep loss affects the waistline… and it’s not good news for those who aren’t getting their fair share of nap time New research presented at …
AMA calls for marriage equality
The doctor’s group has joined the ranks of healthcare organisations such as the PSA that have come out in support of LGBTIQ rights The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has called …
How to access Budget funding
The Queensland Guild is supporting its members to access funding set aside in the Budget for pharmacy programs The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Queensland Branch has implemented a dedicated Pharmacy …
‘The winner here is a pharmacy future full of motivated ECPs.’
NAPSA and PSA have revised their partnership agreement in a move that PSA says will support the future of pharmacy “We are delighted to continue this strong relationship with PSA,” …
Kids’ apples costing more than chips
School canteens are selling less healthy, nutrient-poor food at a fraction of the cost of nutritious choices, the Dietitians Association National Conference has been told The first Australia-wide study of …
Work together, urges FIP leader
Health stakeholders need to pull together to battle health threats across the globe, says FIP We are now operating in a globalised world of research and manufacturing—which not only implies …
A question of pay
Pharmacy penalty rates under discussion by federal MPs Pharmacy penalty rates were on the parliamentary agenda recently, with the contentious issue being raised during a number of post-Budget speeches. During …
Budget support for pharmacy owners extends to 2020
Compensation for community pharmacy losses, due to the Medicines Australia Strategic Agreement, are promised to be delivered in the final two years of the 6CPA As previously reported, Health Minister …
Are the brains of only children different?
A recent study comparing personalities and brain scans of only children to children with siblings had surprising results Researchers in China – a country well known for having enforced a one-child …
Forum: HMR patient of the year
“Me: Your profile says you are allergic to Codeine “Pt: Yes I am – I need Targin and Endone cos Codeine makes me itch “Me: why are you taking 75mg …
Should EC be a taboo subject?
Do pharmacists feel EC is a responsible choice? asks Dr Philip Goldstone In November and December 2016, we surveyed pharmacists in an effort to investigate pharmacists’ awareness and understanding of …
I’ll have 10 of those….
What are the 10 most advertised prescription drugs in the US? We often hear calls in Australia for a loosening of restrictions on drug advertising regulations, or of the harms …