More than a fifth of codeine users are currently stockpiling the drug, new research suggests myDNA conducted research to find out how many Australians are using over-the-counter codeine-containing analgesics, ahead …

The omission of methadone from drug driving laws has been questioned by Drug-Safe Communities following its implication in a fatal Boxing Day crash On December 26, a 50-year-old man who …

SHPA and NAPSA have announced a raft of new events and projects to support the next generation of leading pharmacists, technicians and pharmacy assistants Three new initiatives were unveiled this …

Health Minister Greg Hunt has announced a $20 million trial program to help people suffering chronic pain, to be run through community pharmacies The Guild and PSA have welcomed the …

Pharmacists have an important role to play in identifying the type and severity of acne and assisting patients to optimise the use of their medications to best manage the condition. …

NZ body slams codeine upschedule; UK pharmacists helped to spot radicalisation; Chicago plagued by ‘pharmacy deserts’ Lincolnshire, UK: A pharmacy in Sleaford is the first in the UK to provide …

Pharmacists’ remuneration should reflect their training and expertise, says pharmacist and MP Emma McBride Pharmacists are highly trained, capable people and their remuneration needs to reflect this, says Emma McBride, …

Administrator aims to ensure support for pharmacies impacted by Dose Innovation insolvency The administrator responsible for pharmaceutical equipment manufacturer Dose Innovation says it has secured an agreement it hopes will …

The Guild’s prediction that the $18.9 billion figure in the 6CPA would not be delivered has come true, executive director David Quilty says Writing in this week’s edition of Forefront, …

Chief Medical Officer Brendan Murphy and the University of Sydney’s Peter Carroll have gone head-to-head on Radio National debating codeine efficacy and implication in overdose The two spoke to the …

The Australian Self Medication Industry has announced its support for the TGA’s commitment to change restrictions on the advertising of S3 medicines ASMI also says it supports the establishment of …

Why is Australian pharmacy not being recognised for its world-leading programs for codeine and pseudoephedrine recording and monitoring? Australian pharmacy has established world’s best practice in handling and recording sales …