Why do people buy medicines from supermarkets?
Consumers appear to be moving away from pharmacies and into supermarkets for minor healthcare needs, says QLD researcher In Australia, supermarkets are able to offer unscheduled medicines for the treatment …
What’s the best option?
Cost cutting on wages versus investing in companion selling to get results: do the simple math, it’s a no brainer, says Glenn Guilfoyle As I travel this big country of …
The week in review
It’s been a big week for Victoria in community pharmacy Victoria’s Voluntary Assisted Dying bill has been passed; the scheme will be accessible following an 18-month implementation period. Also in …
Take three lattes a day for that
Worried about the level of your caffeine intake? Well, new research has indicated that 3-4 cups per day may be doing more good than harm, except during pregnancy UK researchers …
Substance use mentions in top 20 songs
How do references to drinking and illicit drug use in pop music reflect youth culture and the ‘YOLO’ phenomenon? Perth researchers have examined references to alcohol and other drugs in …
Spray-on sunscreen used incorrectly
The Cancer Council no longer recommends the use of aerosol sunscreens, its CEO says Professor Sancha Aranda told reporters yesterday that Australians continue to use sunscreen incorrectly – to the …
Spate of break-ins on the Sunshine Coast
Police are investigating a string of pharmacy break and enters on the Sunshine Coast Sunshine Coast detectives have released a number of images of a person that they hope may …
In the year 2025…
What will community pharmacies look like in Australia in 2025? the Guild is wondering The Guild is addressing a range of questions in its strategic planning project—such as how pharmacies …
New cervical cancer screening test begins
New cervical screening test, which replaces the old Pap test, begins 1 December 2017 The new test is a more accurate way of screening for cervical cancer and is expected …
Clinical tips: travel
It’s amazing how many travellers are under-prepared when it comes to their health, writes Karalyn Huxhagen Pharmacy is a destination that customers visit when they are planning to travel. Questions …
Why was the flu vaccination so ineffective?
US clinicians are concerned for their upcoming influenza season, following record outbreak numbers in Australia Reports from Australia have caused “mounting concern” for health professionals in the US, who are …
Hit to trading terms
Wholesalers forced to act in the wake of direct distribution defections The recent moves by manufacturers AstraZeneca and Amgen to a direct distribution model are being blamed for driving full-line …