How much is that koala in the window?
Residents of Portland, Victoria were treated to a show as a koala was herded into a local pharmacy’s window Kylie Zordan, manager of the Portland Amcal pharmacy, was serving a …
Tinder users swipe right for pharmacists
Pharmacists are one of the most right-swiped groups on Tinder, the app has announced But it seems not all pharmacists are equal: female pharmacists only made the top 10 lists …
How Chemist Warehouse loss hit Sigma
Sigma has revealed a more than 50% drop in profit following the loss of its contract with My Chemist/Chemist Warehouse The company has released its first-half financial results in which …
Priceline Pharmacy launches app
Priceline Pharmacy has partnered with GuildLink to provide customers access to a free mobile app The app is aimed at making it easier for consumers to manage their own medication …
Customers urged to take up heart screening
Discount Drug Stores are providing free heart health screenings at more than 142 of its stores across the country during September and October The screenings have been timed to coincide …
Clinical tips: stroke
Jarrod McMaugh takes a look at the patient perspective regarding stroke… and how pharmacists can help The pathophysiology of stroke is one that pharmacists are familiar with, and does not …
Two more top PAs shine
Amy Peatling and Phillipa Maika have been selected to represent Tasmania and Victoria at the upcoming PATY awards Ms Maika, from Slade Pharmacy Richmond, will represent Victoria at the National …
Pharmacies help bale out farmers
The PHARMforFarm fundraiser has been hailed a success, with funds to be donated to a hay-providing charity Advantage Group has raised $12,000 for farmers, which will enable the charity BuyaBale …
EpiPen contenders on the horizon?
While Mylan’s EpiPen has dominated the epinephrine injection market for years, two new contenders are planning to launch versions… could these help relieve shortages? With no generic versions and few …
How employers can help women in pharmacy retire more comfortably
Women constitute the majority of Australian pharmacists, and an even larger number of pharmacy assistants… By Greg Everett, General Manager GuildSuper As you’re likely to be aware, women constitute the …
Female workforce requires planning
Pharmacy’s a growing profession, and increasingly populated by women, a new report shows The findings from the largest retrospective study of pharmacy workforce capacity conducted by any organisation to date …
Pharmacists key in harm reduction
Governments must work more with pharmacists on providing harm reduction services, says FIP Pharmacists must be fully involved in the development of any policies regarding medical or recreational cannabis, the …
