The week in review
We wrap up the last week in pharmacyIt’s been a busy week in community pharmacy, dominated by the issue of pharmacist remuneration and whether pharmacists are being paid enough.The Guild’s …
Pharmacy by numbers
Seven key statistics that show the state of community pharmacyThe Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s latest Survey of Independent Pharmacy Operations in Australia has provided a statistical snapshot of the state …
No suspension after self-supplying testosterone
A pharmacist has escaped suspension after supplying testosterone to himself without a prescriptionKameel Anton, from Maribyrnong in Victoria, has pled guilty to a charge of professional misconduct after facing disciplinary allegations …
“Robot” babies fail to prevent teenage pregnancy
A randomised trial conducted in WA schools has had some surprising resultsNearly 3,000 school girls aged 13-15 across the state participated in a trial to assess the Virtual Infant Parenting …
A hidden gem: SAVORY & MOORE PHARMACY
The University of Melbourne hides a treasure house of pharmacy history Tucked away close to the Royal Melbourne Hospital in Royal Parade lies the Brownless Biomedical Library, University of Melbourne, …
DDS rolls out free diabetes clinics
Pharmacists at Discount Drug Stores are rolling out free clinics in September to help assess risk levels and discuss diabetes, as well as replacing damaged or dated blood glucose monitors …
Elise Apolloni wins Outstanding Community Spirit award
Canberra pharmacist Elise Apolloni has been named the winner of the Outstanding Community Spirit award in the 2016 Canberra Women in Business Awards.Apolloni, from the Capital Chemist Wanniassa, “exemplifies true …
Stimulant laxatives refresher course launched
The Guild Pharmacy Academy has announced a clinical refresher for pharmacists on the appropriate use of stimulant laxatives.Constipation can be an embarrassing and painful condition that affects about 15 to …
A discussion we need to have
Debate over pharmacist remuneration is welcome, says Guild executive director David QuiltyThe current debate over the future of the profession is a debate that we had to have – had …
Clinical tips: cancer
Cancer is a leading cause of death in Australia, writes Louis Roller.More than 44,000 people died from cancer in 2013. Cancer accounted for about 3 in 10 deaths in Australia.The …
Script sales in decline
Independent community pharmacies are suffering a downturn in a number of key performance metrics, according to a new survey.Findings from the Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s latest Survey of Independent Pharmacy …
EpiPen price increase unlikely in Australia
Increase of more than 400% in the cost of EpiPen in the US is unlikely to translate to higher prices here, says Allergy and Anaphylaxis Australia presidentMylan is under increasing …