Forum: why havent I reached the safety net yet?
“… a question I am hearing more and more, people are really having discount script regret. Really, if the dollar discount was such a triumph for the consumer, and loudly …
Caution required for biosimilars
While they present a cost-saving opportunity, safety data on biosimilars is still limited, warns IBD specialist There is an absence of data on adverse reactions or potential development of anti-drug …
World news wrapup: 6 October 2016
We take a look at pharmacy news from around the world Munich, Germany: A German pharmacy got more from its promotional advertising monitors than it bargained for when the monitors …
‘Your staff cannot presume criminality on the basis of someone’s skin.’
A Melbourne woman has written an open letter to Priceline on Facebook complaining of being racially profiled Hiwot Birhane, who is of Ethiopian background, and six friends, went to the …
Dealing with dry eyes
The questions you should ask to help diagnose and treat this common condition Dry eyes may sound like a minor issue but for some it can be agonising and persistent, …
Draft revision of Quality Care standard: Guild wants feedback
The Pharmacy Guild is looking for feedback on the proposed revised draft of the Australian Standard for Quality Care Pharmacy. The proposed draft AS 85000:2016 Quality Care Community Pharmacy Standard …
Weekly Dose: metformin, the diabetes drug developed from French lilac
Weekly Dose: metformin, the diabetes drug developed from French lilac Merlin Thomas, Baker IDI Heart & Diabetes Institute Metformin is the most widely used drug to treat type 2 diabetes …
Patients support pharmacy after suspicious fire
A Perth pharmacy has received overwhelming support from its customers following a suspicious fire over the weekend The front windows of the Corfield Street Family Chemist in Gosnells were smashed …
Why retailers must not gain control of pharmacy
Think deregulation will improve wages and conditions for pharmacists? Think again, writes Natalie Gauld The worst thing we can do is put pharmacy into the control of retailers, according to …
Report: 80% of Chinese clinical drug trial results “fabricated”
A government review of trials for new pharmaceutical drugs has revealed large-scale fraud in the industry According to Chinese publication Economic Information Daily, the country’s State Food and Drug Administration …
The importance of connectivity
Expert tips on making today’s interconnected world work to enhance your patient service and support A panel session at the recent Pharmacy Connect conference explored the theme of ‘how to …
Promoting skin health for all ages
It is the body’s largest organ, yet the importance of protecting and maintaining our skin is often overlooked, writes Leanne Philpott As accessible sources of healthcare advice, pharmacists are in …