Does this tickle your fancy?
Priceline Pharmacy is now selling a range of vibrators called Smile Makers that are being advertised as “personal massagers” The range has been added to Priceline’s sexual health section, which …
Whites receive QUT honorary doctorates
Rhonda and Terry White have been presented with a rare honour which recognises their dedication to the profession and the community. Today, the two each received the degree of Doctor …
New Evidence-Based Complementary Medicines graduate certificate
The Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Sydney is set to offer Graduate Certificate in Evidence-Based Complementary Medicines The Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Sydney will be …
Consumers encouraged to use ‘Find a Pharmacy’
The Pharmacy Guild is encouraging consumers to make sure they have access to a pharmacy while away on holidays It is vital that consumers have ready access to a tool …
Forum: tamoxifen
“I have a patient who has had three serious bouts of breast cancer. They cannot identify which gene relates to her cancer. The specialist has told the patient that there …
Clinical tips: weight loss
Weight loss is an uphill battle, which is why a few helpful pieces of advice can matter, writes Ben Basger Here are six reasons why weight management is so hard: the …
Former NRL star opens up about painkiller addiction
Pharmacy Guild says the revelation is a powerful reminder that we need to start acting on a real-time monitoring system This week, former NRL star Matt Cooper spoke to News …
Spending decline
The impact of price disclosure has been again confirmed by Department of Health data forecasting falling PBS expenditure The latest figures reveal Government spending on the PBS is forecast …
Pharmacist punched by shoplifter, calls for better protection
A Cairns pharmacist punched in the chest by two young shoplifters has called for better protection for pharmacy staff Yesterday, Good Price Pharmacy Westcourt co-owner Georgina Twomey was attacked by …
First interns to start intern year with flu jab accreditation
University of Sydney Master of Pharmacy graduates undertake accredited influenza vaccination training Recently registered intern pharmacists from the University of Sydney’s Master of Pharmacy degree program this week completed the …
Contradictory attitudes on testing
Many people still want their doctors to conduct all available tests related to their condition regardless of need, according to a new report from Choosing Wisely Australia The Choosing Wisely …
Reprimand, conditions imposed for professional misconduct
A WA pharmacist has been reprimanded, ordered to pay costs and has had conditions imposed on her registration after admitting to engaging in professional misconduct. The Pharmacy Board decided to investigate …