Forum: Aspirin
“As a HMR pharmacist I seem to spend a lot of time writing in the medications that are not on the referral. I also update the medical hx list as …
Our top 10 stories of the month
In case you missed anything… here’s a roundup of our most-read stories over the past month 1. Court convicts hold out: Former pharmacist convicted after non-registered dispensing 2. Opinion piece hits nerve: An …
The week in review
We take a look back at the week in pharmacy Budget 2017, handed down by Treasurer Scott Morrison on Tuesday, contained more than a few measures affecting pharmacy, from the …
Are e-cigarettes helping smokers quit?
New British research has found more ex-smokers who use e-cigarettes than current smokers The survey, published by Action on Smoking and Health, found that an estimated 2.9 million adults in …
Does Facebook shrink the brain?
People who more frequently check their Facebook app have smaller grey matter volume in the reward centre of the brain Previous studies have already examined the role of social reinforcement …
Only in the USA!
A very strange product ad emerges from the past. It could only come from the home of the brave, writes Ralph Tapping With all the political turmoil going on in …
‘Money for nothing’ claims inaccurate
Pharmacy owners have been accused of gaining a $43,000 boost for ‘nothing’ In the latest article on the pharmacy sector from News Corp national health reporter Sue Dunlevy, pharmacists were …
Stop laughing off incontinence
Pharmacists can play a key role in helping incontinence be taken seriously As it gets ready for World Continence Week in June, the Continence Foundation of Australia has highlighted survey …
Record numbers vote in PSA elections
A record voter turn-out has been achieved for PSA’s 2017 Branch Committee elections PSA has now announced the results of the elections (see below). With 24% of PSA’s eligible members …
Who’s speaking at Pharmacy Connect?
The Guild has released the preview program for this year’s Pharmacy Connect The conference, to be held from 1-3 September at the Hilton Sydney, shows an impressive line up of …
Walking stick robber sentenced, staff nominated for bravery
A man who attempted to rob a pharmacy but was scared off by pharmacy staff wielding walking sticks has been sentenced Villawood man Rahmi Oygur has been sentenced to a …
Make privacy a priority: Guild
Community pharmacies across Australia are being encouraged to review their policies and practices as part of the national Privacy Awareness Week Privacy Awareness Week runs from 15-19 May and this …