1 in 7 affected by arthritis
New AIHW data shows that about 3.3 million Australians, or one in every seven people reported having some form of arthritis in 2011-12. The release is part of the Institute’s …
PSA welcomes program funding in 6CPA
The PSA has welcomed the signing of a letter of intent between the Australian Government and the Pharmacy Guild agreeing on the broad parameters of the Sixth Community Pharmacy Agreement, …
6CPA letter of intent
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has signed a letter of intent with the Minister for Health, Sussan Ley, in relation to the 6CPA, which will commence on 1 July 2015 …
Pharmacies helping prevent stroke today
The Stroke Foundation is encouraging Australians to visit their pharmacy for a free and fast health check, this World Hypertension Day today. National Stroke Foundation Chief Executive Officer Dr Erin …
Aussies urged to ‘know your numbers’
The theme of this year’s World Hypertension Day on 17 May 2015 is “know your numbers”. NPS MedicineWise is encouraging Australians with high blood pressure to take an active interest …
Keep codeine combos OTC with reporting, says ASMI
ASMI today supported calls by the Pharmacy Guild of Australia and the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia for a national real-time monitoring system for over-the-counter codeine containing analgesics. Dr Deon Schoombie, …
Real-time monitoring, not Rx, for codeine: Guild
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia is calling for the implementation of a national mandatory real-time monitoring system in community pharmacy to address the issue of abuse and dependency related to …
Fast food menu labelling works: study
Labelling fast food menus with kilojoule values can shave almost 1,000kJ from the average daily diet of university students, according to new Australian research. The study, involving 713 University of …
Clinical tips: smoking cessation explained
Tobacco smoking and addiction is the major cause of preventable morbidity and mortality in Australia; pharmacists are very well placed to assist with smoking cessation. Smokers are at increased risk …
Resolve 6CPA sooner, says Labor MP
A Labor MP has called for swifter resolution to the Community Pharmacy Agreement negotiations, stating that pharmacies and other businesses need certainty. Terri Butler, the MP for Griffith, praised one …
Expert slams paleo diet
The trendy Paleo diet, which claims we’d be healthier if we ate more like our Stone Age ancestors, is based on a misunderstanding of how evolution works, according to a …
Older Queenslanders need SunSmarts
Cancer Council is warning older Queenslanders to stay SunSmart and check their skin, with new research showing more older Queenslanders are being diagnosed with skin cancer than ever before. New …