“Dr Sicknote” launches $20 scripts, online pharmacy
The GP website has expanded to offer online scripts for STIs, contraception and ED as well as medication delivery Qoctor, formerly known as Dr Sicknote, is an online medical hub …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news The evolving role of tiotropium in asthma Tiotropium is a long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) now shown to improve lung …
Research slams employers on wages
“Aggressive measures” by employers to cut wage growth are threatening “severe long-run damage” to the superannuation retirement system, new research suggests Data collated by the Centre for Future Work at …
Chemist Warehouse frustrated at bills
Soaring energy bills are creating a tough retail environment for Chemist Warehouse, the chain’s co-founder has said Speaking to The Australian’s Eli Greenblat, Chemist Warehouse’s Damien Gance has said that …
Drug, alcohol services stretched
In only five years, the percentage of Salvos’ clients seeking help for ice abuse at one facility has soared from 16% to 57% New data released by the Salvation Army …
Can personality traits undermine diet?
The CSIRO has undertaken Australia’s largest diet and personality survey, sorting consumers into one of five “types” when it comes to their diet The results are based on input from …
Consumers confused by codeine crackdown
Consumers have reacted with concern to a news story highlighting the upcoming codeine schedule change On Friday, News Corp journalist Debbie Schipp reported on the imminent “codeine crackdown” following the …
Kidney program wins public health award
Amcal’s Kidney Health Assessment program has been awarded the title of Best Public Health Initiative The award was presented at the annual Prime Awards at a ceremony in Sydney. The …
Stolen script pad used
The man filled scripts for OxyContin four times until a pharmacy staff member became suspicious Fronting Albury Local Court in regional NSW, the man admitted he had found a doctor’s prescription …
Should Dr Google screen for depression?
Web giant Google has reportedly rolled out a population screening program for clinical depression in the US The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), a US-based mental health organisation, has …
The week in review
It’s been a week for official announcements in community pharmacy If you’ve been wondering what to do with your leftover low-dose codeine stock next year when these products are upscheduled, …
Robbers bested by sword-wielding pharmacist
A Melbourne pharmacist has been hailed as a hero after fighting off robbers with a plastic training sword But Sam Lee doesn’t advise that pharmacists try to take on violent …