Cancer myths rife
Nearly half of Australians surveyed believe sunscreen contains chemicals that are bad for you, according to the Cancer Council The Cancer Council is encouraging Australians to seek health information from …
Super Early Bird extended
The Super Early Bird cutoff date for APP2021 has been extended until Monday 22 February Australian Pharmacy Professional Conference and Trade Exhibition (APP) Chairman Kos Sclavos AM made the announcement …
COVID vax plans move forward
The federal government has revealed more details about the COVID vaccination rollout, as the first provider training modules are launched The Australian Government has launched the first funded training modules …
Pharmacy under pressure
The trauma of working through bushfires and COVID-19 has placed pharmacy staff at the highest risk of psychological impact, a new article says Despite a global pandemic following a season …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Balancing the Risks and Benefits of Benzodiazepines This article is a viewpoint on the risks and benefits of benzodiazepines, showing risk …
Cost, embarrassment and reduced trading hours impede EC access
Despite convenience and anonymity, both patients and pharmacists cite “persistent barriers” to the provision of emergency contraception in the retail pharmacy setting While patients value the convenience and anonymity that …
Concerns over underuse of crucial program
Medication reviews are conducted for only a fraction of people who enter residential aged care, a new study has found While most residential aged care residents could benefit from RMMRs, …
Swimming against the tide
The pharmacy real estate market is staying strong, but has divided into two tiers during COVID, says Natalie Sirianni As a pharmacy business broker, and someone who spends a lot …
The week in review
There’s been a lot happening in pharmacy this week, with COVID-19 vaccine and scheduling news coming to the fore Pharmacist and ALP MP for Dobell Emma McBride called in Parliament …
Security at risk
The health sector leads the way in data security breaches, with pharmacy expert saying more investment in prevention is needed Health service providers are once again responsible for the single …
Take action with antifungals
Pharmacists have a crucial role to play in identifying fungal infections and educating patients on the best course of treatment It’s commonplace for people to visit their local pharmacy seeking …
Ten-year sentence for fraud
A former pharmacist is to pay restitution of nearly $29 million and a $16 million monetary judgement, for his role in a “massive” health care fraud US media including the …