Cannabis and pain: it’s complicated
A new study of 1500 participants, recruited through Australian community pharmacies, has found cannabis may not necessarily be a panacea for pain Cannabis has been heralded as a potential alternative …
Pharmacy ownership rules “irrelevant”
Chemist Warehouse’s market power is leaving existing rules exposed, national newspaper claims The recent deal between the My Chemist/Chemist Warehouse Group and EBOS Group has revealed both the market power …
Full steam ahead for Sigma?
Is Sigma set to boost its pharmacy spending as it deals with the aftermath of the CWH/EBOS deal? Sigma Healthcare faces some difficult choices as it deals with the aftermath …
Pleasure on the brain
In the mid-1600s, not long after Shakespeare’s time, there was a drug that captured headlines just as ice does today It wove its dark web through Western society. So damaging …
Brits back pharmacy
Pharmacies are high up on the list of shops wanted on the ideal high street, a British survey has shown A new YouGov Omnibus survey provided participants with a list …
Keto dieters stripping pharmacies of crucial tests
A pharmacist has called on colleagues to avoid selling urine-testing strips to dieters and keep them for people with diabetes The ABC has reported on the rising interest in weight …
Pharmacy Shark Tank finalists to take the plunge
PSA has announced the three finalists who will pitch an innovative pharmacy idea or product at PSA18 The finalists are set to participate in the Pharmacy Shark Tank at PSA18, …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Patient considerations in the treatment of COPD: focus on the new combination inhaler fluticasone furoate/umeclidinium/vilanterol The pharmacological treatment for stable COPD …
Poll: Are MedsChecks ‘double-dipping’?
A Federal Senator recently questioned whether MedsChecks represent pharmacists being paid for ‘doing their job’. Do you agree? A Federal Senator questioned whether pharmacies should be remunerated for providing services …
‘These pharmacies are motivated by money.’
Pharmacy groups have expressed disappointment at an article which warned consumers of the “dangers” of in-pharmacy health checks On Monday morning Fairfax media carried an article which quoted Royal Australian …
Board developing VAD oversight, reporting standards
Victoria has announced the makeup of its Voluntary Assisted Dying Review Board, including a pharmacist Former Supreme Court judge Betty King QC will chair the Board, Victorian Minister for Health …
TGA explains new advertising landscape
The TGA has published advice on the new advertising code, as well as launching a simplified process for consumers to complain about ads The Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code 2018 came …