Amazon Oz day one approaches
It will be easy for Amazon to enter pharmaceutical distribution in the US, one medicines supply expert says As Australian media reveal the first pictures of Amazon’s local distribution centre …
Running in workwear a challenge
A Yarrawonga pharmacist drew a few “strange looks” when he ran to raise funds for the local health service If you’ve ever felt a bit too warm in your white …
Pharmacy signs MoU on Aboriginal health
The Pharmacy Guild and the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation are building on already announced 6CPA trial programs When the Federal Budget was announced in July this year, Health Minister …
Can a daily drink slow Alzheimer’s?
Researchers are investigating whether a nutrient-rich drink, sold in some pharmacies, could provide a way to slow the disease A new study conducted by neurology researchers has discovered potential evidence …
Opinion: Why we need a National Poisons Law
Prescribers and pharmacists have their time wasted trying to negotiate the red tape for their patients, writes Andrew Tooms Introduction We have in Australia six States that at federation in …
Change at the top for PDL
Dean Schulze retires as PDL chair, Paul Naismith to take over Dean Schulze has announced his retirement after six years as the chair of PDL. Speaking at the PDL Annual …
Distribution dust-up
Calls for supply chain guarantees as another pharma company decides to explore direct distribution to pharmacy The National Pharmaceutical Services Association (NPSA) is calling for the Federal Government to ensure …
CWH trials ‘Siri for business’
Chemist Warehouse is poised to open its first NZ store, as it trials new voice technology to replace scanning New Zealand media is reporting that Chemist Warehouse is to open …
10 nutrition myths for seniors
Up to 30% of older people living in the community are malnourished, or at risk of malnutrition… here’s what you need to know Dietitian Ngaire Hobbins has partnered with in-home …
Superbug transmission shifting to the community
More people now contract the drug-resistant “golden staph” superbug in the community, rather than hospitals A study published in the Medical Journal of Australia this week looked at data from …
Asthma Buddy improved
National Asthma Council Australia has announced the launch of a new Asthma Buddy mobile website The Council says Asthma Buddy is an easy-to-use and take-anywhere asthma management tool. Preserving all …
Injecting room trial gets green light
The troubled North Richmond area is to get its medically supervised injecting room trial, which is hoped to help drive drug users into treatment Harm minimisation proponent and pharmacist Angelo …