Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest research newsComparison of the Male Osteoporosis Risk Estimation Score (MORES) With FRAX in Identifying Men at Risk for OsteoporosisA comparison of the male osteoporosis …
Calling for help: Part 2
We take a look at a couple of real-life stories of pharmacists who have experienced workplace pressures, customer abuse and moreThis is the second installation of a two-part series about …
TWC/Chemmart giant to offer frontline health alternative: White
The merger of Terry White Group and Chemmart will see the rise of a new, giant pharmacy network with a frontline professional service focus, says Terry White Group CEO Anthony …
Obesity ages brain faster
Another reason to lose weight: being obese can increase age of the brain by 10 yearsResearchers from the University of Cambridge and Yale University examined the intracranial volume, cerebral white …
Assembling a dispensary in the nick of time
Progress at the Christies Guild Pharmacy in Christies Beach, SA, was brought to a grinding halt on Thursday when Willach’s freight company called to say that arrival of the pharmacy’s …
Residency Program progressing: SHPA
Preparation for the launch in 2017 of the SHPA Residency Program for hospital pharmacists is making progress, says SHPA CEO Kristin Michaels.Two key initiatives have been launched today:A survey of …
Hostility to harm reduction in smoking: expert
An application to the TGA to increase the accessibility of nicotine for e-cigarettes to reduce tobacco smoking is unlikely to succeed, says an addiction expert, because harm minimisation strategies are …
“Hydration clinics” pharmacist faces court over $80,000 theft
A suspended Melbourne pharmacist has faced court over allegations she stole drugs from a pharmacy last yearSara Shadi Kazeme, who is the director of the controversial iv.me hydration clinics, appeared …
Pitchfork-wielding robber charged
A man attempted to rob a Palmwoods pharmacy armed with a pitchfork, Queensland police allege.It will be alleged that around 2.44pm, a man armed with a pitchfork entered the Margaret …
AJP – the Number 1 choice of community pharmacists
The Australian Journal of Pharmacy has once again been ranked Number 1 by community pharmacists as their most read pharmacy publication, achieving an Average Issue Readership of 76%.This was well …
The time has come
Things are not going to miraculously get easier for community pharmacy, so be prepared to work together for results, says Linda Miller There’s been a lot of waiting in community pharmacy …
Calling for help: Part 1
We take a look at a couple real-life stories of pharmacists who have experienced workplace pressures, customer abuse and moreJust like in every workplace, pharmacists can deal with the usual …