More than a ‘wee’ problem
Five million Australians are affected by incontinence, but many don’t seek help or don’t know the most appropriate product… This presents a huge opportunity for pharmacy Sue Blinman, manager of …
Ex-pharmacist returns to Supreme Court
The pharmacist at the centre of a counterfeit sildenafil scandal has again appealed to have his registration reinstated Mina Attia, the former owner of Shopsmart Wholesale pharmacies across Sydney, had his …
MedsASSIST and codeine: a snapshot
Survey data shows 93% of consumers support pharmacists supplying codeine without a prescription under strict conditions Following the results of a July survey into consumer attitudes towards the impending upscheduling …
Pharmacy transformation consultations
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia Business Support team is offering Pharmacy Connect delegates a private consultation to understand their pathway to pharmacy transformation National Manager Business Support at The Pharmacy …
World news wrapup: 17 August 2017
Kmart opens first telepharmacy; three more come forward in US pharmacist strip case; GP-pharmacist spat over CMs in New Zealand Niagara Falls, New York: Three more people have made formal …
What crims use to hold up chemists
A UK pharmacy magazine has listed the strangest – and most common – items used by criminals in pharmacy robberies Chemist + Druggist completed an exclusive investigation into pharmacy crime …
Medication for the homeless
8 things you need to know about the Continuing Medication Program… What it is, who is eligible, and how to get involved 1. A long-time program: The Continuing Medication Program …
Changes to mandatory reporting rules underway
The AMA’s advocacy for changes to the current rules could potentially have a positive impact for pharmacists Federal, State and Territory health ministers have agreed to consult with practitioner and …
The seven issues driving global pharmacy
Core issues driving the future of pharmacy include the “corporatisation of healthcare,” funding cuts to pharmacy and the opioid epidemic Ahead of the Guild’s annual meeting next month with sister …
CWH invests in malls to be open by Christmas
Home Consortium, which counts Chemist Warehouse among its shareholders, has revealed plans for 10 big new retail centres Ten former Masters home improvement centres are set to open as large-format …
Pregnant women shouldn’t start taking vitamin B3 just yet
Reports that the vitamin prevents miscarriage and birth defects are overblown, writes Claire Roberts Claire Roberts, Lloyd Cox Professorial Research Fellow, University of Adelaide Reports on a new study claim supplementation with vitamin B3 during …
Embrace the detours
How you handle the unexpected can have a big payoff, writes Karen Brown The path to business success is a road full of obstacles and detours. How you navigate your …