Is Australia ready for an infectious disease emergency?
Australia cannot be complacent about a potential infectious disease emergency, say public health experts While Australia is well placed to respond to such an emergency, many logistical challenges remain, say specialists …
Making the cut
What are likely to be the top 10 drug launches of 2017? 2016 was an “unusually slow year” for drug approvals, according to US industry website Fierce Pharma. However, analysts …
How multi-millionaire pharmacists manage their time
Australian pharmacy is currently experiencing unprecedented market conditions, so how do you survive, asks Linda Miller? Most pharmacists recognise the golden goose is no longer laying golden eggs. But there …
This sporting life
What role can pharmacy play in sports health and physical activity promotion? Chris Brooker investigates In most community pharmacies it’s one of the categories that regularly turns over without being …
The week in review
Happy Easter! We take a look back at the last week in community pharmacy As we head towards Easter, sector eyes have been looking towards next month’s Federal Budget: there’s …
Clinical tips: multiple sclerosis
Louis Roller takes a look at multiple sclerosis Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a demyelinating disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged. The cause of multiple sclerosis is unknown. It’s considered …
Marmite may affect brain function
Scientists have discovered a link between UK’s answer to Vegemite and activity in the brain In a UK study, participants consuming a teaspoon of Marmite every day for a month …
Emulate Pharmacy Guild, say age care stakeholders
Stakeholders from the Aged Care Guild have suggested emulating the Pharmacy Guild’s tactics in lobbying governments The Aged Care Guild has launched a new campaign, “Protect Aussie Aged Care,” which …
Jail for attempted pharmacy robbery
An Albany man who tried to rob a pharmacy has been sentenced to two years in jail The Perth Supreme Court heard that Wylie John Moore entered the Albany Amcal …
Forum: Thanks ACCC for helping the profession (sad state of affairs in pharmacy)
An Auspharm forum member writes: “After the big fine they have pulled the targeted pain relief range of Nurofen and now they are discontinuing from 30/4/17 Optrex Itchy and the …
Budget 2017: changes underway for PBS, MBS
The Health Minister is reportedly finalising agreements with the Pharmacy Guild and Medicines Australia over funding, drug costs According to media reports Health Minister Greg Hunt is closing an agreement …
3kg loss could reduce weight impact
Relatively small changes could have a significant effect in reducing the health impact of overweight or obesity in Australia, according to a new report from the AIHW These could be …