“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 …
Pay needs to go up 30%, plus better recognition
The pharmacists’ union has today welcomed the Pharmacy Guild’s support for a coherent pharmacy workforce strategy.“David Quilty’s recent statement to pharmacy owners outlining concern about low pay is a significant …
Guild, Alcon and Optometry Australia create eye care course
Pharmacists and eye care professionals have an important role to play in the eye care of all Australians and together they can provide an optimal level of care, advice and …
New resource for diabetes after difficult 1 July changes
Following the bumpy 1 July introduction of changes to the NDSS, South Australian Diabetes Educator Jayne Lehman and pharmacy consultant Kos Sclavos have launched a new resource for educators and …