NAPSA Congress goes back to the future
The NAPSA Congress on the Gold Coast saw more than 350 pharmacy students from 19 universities around Australia meet at Griffith University to find out what’s in their future. The …
Cancer survivors get insufficient care: 1000 Survivor Study
Around 80% of Queensland cancer survivors do not receive the care or support they need after treatment, Queensland’s 1000 Survivor Study has found. Cancer Council Queensland has revealed the first …
UK female pharmacists still paid less than men
Female pharmacists in the UK are still being paid less than men – but the gap is narrowing, a UK pharmacy magazine has found. Chemist + Druggist surveyed 398 male …
Aussies still getting sunburn: Cancer Day report
New research released by Cancer Council on World Cancer Day today (4 Feb) shows that approximately 430,000 more Australian adults are getting sunburned on the weekend than they were four …
Pharmacy could ease ED pressure: Guild
The Productivity Commission’s new report on primary and community health has identified avoidable pressure on hospital emergency departments, which highlight scope for Australia’s community pharmacies to help, says the Pharmacy …
Liver cancer greatest challenge?
Cancer of the liver looms as Australia’s greatest cancer challenge, with new analysis revealing that liver cancer has the highest ‘death-to-incidence ratio’ – indicating shorter average survival – of any …
Celebs teal off with teal MANicure
Ovarian Cancer Australia Ambassadors actor Gary Sweet, rugby league star Cameron Smith, and celebrity Chef Karen Martini have helped launch Chemmart’s MANicure campaign to raise funds for ovarian cancer during …
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome linked to raised risks
Women who suffer from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome are at much higher risk of heart disease, diabetes, mental health conditions, reproductive disorder and cancer of the lining of the womb, researchers …
Consider complementary medicines input, Govt urged
In its pre-Budget submission, Complementary Medicines Australia has recommended the Government reflects the economic and population health contributions made by the complementary medicines industry when considering the upcoming Federal Budget. …
Apotex acquires Revive, readies for flu season
Apotex, supplier of generic pharmaceuticals, has announced the asset purchase of established clinic provider Revive. The purchase of Revive complements the existing Apotex professional services offer and further strengthens the …
Know your customer: pharmacy IRI-Aztec report
Success comes from understanding your customer and offering a personalised shopping experience, ensuring pharmacy’s tailored messages reach the right audience, according to the latest pharmacy IRI-Aztec report. Women now represent …
FIP launches MNCH resources
As the World Health Organization’s Executive Board discusses maternal, newborn and child health in Geneva this week, the International Pharmaceutical Federation’s Community Pharmacy Section is launching a series of four …