Performance to tackle eating disorders
Eating disorders such as anorexia have led a group of academics to establish a specialist interactive, theatrical program that may help people to tackle a problem which affects 9% of …
The pharmacy schism that shouldn’t exist
Does the schism between clinical pharmacy and community pharmacy actually exist? wonders Taren Gill—and could it be a barrier to pharmacists offering professional services? During a session at APP2015 on …
All placebos aren’t created equal
All placebos aren’t created equal: the way they’re delivered can make a difference in how patients respond to the sham therapy, new research has found. A systematic evidence review published …
Lives at stake if Trans Pacific Partnership means meds price rise
As trade ministers meet in Hawaii on 28-31 July in an effort to finalise the Trans Pacific Partnership, the Public Health Association of Australia and other stakeholders say that lives …
The biggest myths about hepatitis B uncovered
A large Australian study has found huge gaps in knowledge about hepatitis – which could lead to liver disease and cancer, Cancer Council Victoria says. ““Misunderstandings of transmission could have …
Launch a call to help hepatitis sufferers
Peak health groups have issued an urgent call for government action to better equip half a million Australians living with viral hepatitis in combating life-threatening liver disease. Calling for increased …
Chemist Warehouse opens 115th Victorian store
Chemist Warehouse today launched its 115th store in Victoria in the iconic Bourke Street Mall. The brand celebrated its new store with a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Deputy Lord Mayor Susan …
Malaria vaccine world first could be a step closer
A malaria vaccine could be a step closer as Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria welcomed news that the European Medicines Agency …
Homeopathy has no place in pharmacy: Canadian pharmacist
A Canadian pharmacist has slammed the sale of homeopathic remedies in community pharmacy, stating that homeopathy and science are mutually exclusive. “Retail pharmacies have a sugar pill problem,” writes Scott …
Pharmacy flu jabs confusing, won’t increase uptake: UK GPs
British GPs have hit out at England’s national pharmacy flu vaccination service, which they say will confuse patients and make more work for GPs. The UK’s Pharmaceutical Services Negotiation Committee …
Slade to purchase Fresenius Kabi oncology compounding business
Slade Pharmacy Services has entered into agreements with Fresenius Kabi to purchase its Oncology Compounding Business in Australia. This includes all the TGA-licenced compounding facilities in Queensland, NSW and Victoria. …
Just the facts: Medicines Australia publishes meds trends book
A source of statistics and trends in the Australian and International medicines industry has been published in the latest edition of the Medicines Australia Facts Book (4th Edition). The findings …