Happy World Pharmacists’ Day!
It’s World Pharmacists’ Day, and Australia’s pharmacy organisations are celebrating Marked worldwide on Monday 25 September 2017, the theme of this year’s day is “From research to healthcare: Your pharmacist …
Pill testing approved for Canberra festival
In an Australia-first, the ACT Government will allow free pill testing to take place at a music festival this November The ACT government has given the green light for a …
Take ownership of your local marketing
A lot of pharmacies rely too heavily on their franchise for marketing when they should be creating localised strategies, says Sarah Rendell These pharmacies assume because they are associated with …
Breathe well
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a leading cause of death in Australia and yet half of all people with the condition don’t even know they have it This presents a …
The week in review
Codeine news and the prospect of $20 online prescriptions caused controversy this week The ever-present issue of codeine loomed large this week, as the results of this study, which helped …
Flesh-eating bacteria taking over Victoria
A 13-year-old girl is calling for more research into an third world infection outbreak on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula Ella Crofts, 13, from the coastal region south of Melbourne, says her …
A product fit for man or beast
More treasures emerge through the AJP/RUM ‘Search for Australia’s Oldest Medicine’ Pharmacies around Australia are continuing to send us photos of some amazing old medicines dropped in by customers for …
Understanding exercise barriers vital
A study published in The Lancet has found that globally, one in 12 deaths could be prevented with 30 minutes’ worth of physical activity, five days a week But it …
Amazon making a move?
Amazon may be getting in touch with US pharmacy industry players in moves to enter the pharmaceutical market Analysts at investment bank Leerink Partners have spoken with pharmacy executives, reports …
Do beta blockers add benefit to other meds?
Just under half of participants in a study of heart attack survivors stick to their medicines regimen, a new study has found The study, which involved Monash University’s Centre for …
CWH announces seven new Supercare pharmacies
Partly funded by the Victorian government, the pharmacies will offer a range of treatment services including on-site nurse, and will be open 24/7, 365 days of the year Seven Chemist Warehouse …
Walker recall
Two batches of Freedom Healthcare Quad Walkers are being recalled due to breakage fears Freedom Health Care, in consultation with the TGA, is recalling two batches of two different models …