Fido bites back
Dog-related injuries account for a surprisingly large number of hospitalisations, new data reveals In 2013-14 there were 572 cases of hospitalisation due to drowning in Australia. While this is a …
Most alcohol drunk in risky way – by older people
More than half of the alcohol drunk in Australia is drunk in a way that is outside the recommended guidelines of two Australian standard drinks per day, a new study …
The right level of interest?
How are the current low interest rates impacting on the pharmacy business sales market? Natalie Sirianni explains At its last meeting on Tuesday 4 April 2017, the Reserve Bank of …
Pharmacy events
We take a look at upcoming events for pharmacists PSA17 is the ‘must-attend’ global conference for pharmacists. More than 50 presenters, including international speakers and experts, will discuss major pharmacy …
Global kidney health snapshot
One in 10 people worldwide have chronic kidney disease, but there are huge knowledge gaps, a new report shows Australia ranks 12th among high income countries, with around 13% of …
The week in review
We take a look back at the week in pharmacy It’s been a big week for the state of employment in Australia: the Turnbull Government announced the abolition of 457 …
Of pomades & bear’s grease
Modern manscaped metrosexuals were not the first to males to use complex cosmetics. Ralph Tapping explores historic examples of male hair-care products Bear’s grease was popular in England from the …
What are you earning?
New tax office data lifts the lid on occupational income differences, and on the gender gap in pharmacist pay A gender gap definitely exists in Australian pharmacist pay rates, if …
Penalty rates decision to be appealed
A union has asked the Fair Work Commission to immediately conclude the penalty rates matter so it can appeal the decision in the Federal Court United Voice, which represents hospitality …
US tightens codeine use
The US Food and Drug Administration is tightening the use of codeine-containing medicines for children and breastfeeding mothers The move follows Australia’s rescheduling of OTC codeine-containing medicines to prescription-only, set …
Fentanyl use across the country
We look at the key stats The availability of controlled-released formulations of fentanyl and advanced delivery methods has seen substantial increases in the use of fentanyl worldwide since the 1990s. …
Chris and Nicole open 450th Priceline
Priceline Pharmacy has announced a new milestone, with the opening of its 450th store in Marrickville Metro, NSW The total network figure includes both Priceline and Priceline Pharmacies. The Marrickville …