Pokémon Go a health tool?
Pokémon Go may not only be helping people get some exercise, but also serve as a way to connect with patients, GP registrar Christopher Timms has written in MJA InSight …
Pharmacy robber pepper sprays himself
A robbery in Western Australia last week went wrong when a man attempted to spray a pharmacist with pepper spray – and instead turned the spray on himself.According to WA …
Should everyone take Vitamin D supplements?
Complementary Medicines Australia has welcomed new UK-based guidance by a committee of independent experts that recommends everyone in the UK should take vitamin D supplements, rather than just some groups …
TWC helps women Share the Dignity
When Gaylynn Bailey passed Terry White Chemist lndooroopilly in Brisbane’s western suburbs, her attention was drawn to a special display.It was a hot pink donation box for Share the Dignity—established …
Integrate non-dispensing pharmacists, urges AMA
The AMA is calling on the Federal Government to support its proposal to integrate non-dispensing pharmacists into GP-led primary care teams.During Family Doctor Week, AMA president Dr Michael Gannon says …
ALP health team revealed
Catherine King retains her position as Opposition Spokesperson for Health.Federal Opposition leader Bill Shorten announced the new Shadow Cabinet on Saturday with Catherine King keeping the primary role in the …
‘Telepharmacy’ growing in Australia
Rural and remote patients are able to access pharmacists for medication management and other clinical services using technologyTechnology is transforming healthcare “in a way that would have been unimaginable only …
Do you manage insomnia?
Pharmacists located in general practice can help manage insomnia, say pharmacy and sleep researchersIn a small study run by researchers from the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research and NHMRC Centre …
5 questions for a successful pharmacy purchase
Business class: Buying a pharmacy is no small feat!There are many factors to consider and hopefully the investment will provide financial and other rewards for many years, says Natalie Sirianni …
Regulatory morass putting patients & pharmacists at risk
Patients are potentially at risk from inconsistent interstate prescription-related requirements, Australian experts sayPharmacists and GPs are also in danger of unwittingly breaching differing jurisdictional requirements relating to prescribing rules and …
Workplace pressure: what you said
Stress in the pharmacy is reaching its peak in the face of overwhelming workloads for underwhelming payAfter receiving an abundance of thought-provoking comments from you, our AJP readers, about workplace pressure …
Clinical Tips: Medication health for seniors
Dr Ben Basger looks at how pharmacists can protect seniors from adverse events caused by medicationsDid you know that one in four community-living older people are hospitalised for medication-related problems …