10 simple ways to prepare for thunderstorm asthma
The Victorian tragedy that occurred in November last year pushed emergency services to the limit… here’s how to prepare as pollen season begins across south-east Australia Nine people died in …
Flu is a tragic illness. How can we get more people to vaccinate?
Influenza has traditionally been the underdog of vaccine-preventable diseases, write Julie Leask and Samantha Carlson Julie Leask, Associate Professor, University of Sydney; Samantha Carlson, Research Officer for the National Centre for Immunisation Research …
New national immunisation support program
NPS MedicineWise partners with National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance to deliver support program The Primary Health Networks Immunisation Support Program will be co-designed with PHNs to better support …
Happy World Pharmacists’ Day!
It’s World Pharmacists’ Day, and Australia’s pharmacy organisations are celebrating Marked worldwide on Monday 25 September 2017, the theme of this year’s day is “From research to healthcare: Your pharmacist …
Pill testing approved for Canberra festival
In an Australia-first, the ACT Government will allow free pill testing to take place at a music festival this November The ACT government has given the green light for a …
Take ownership of your local marketing
A lot of pharmacies rely too heavily on their franchise for marketing when they should be creating localised strategies, says Sarah Rendell These pharmacies assume because they are associated with …
Breathe well
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a leading cause of death in Australia and yet half of all people with the condition don’t even know they have it This presents a …
The week in review
Codeine news and the prospect of $20 online prescriptions caused controversy this week The ever-present issue of codeine loomed large this week, as the results of this study, which helped …
Flesh-eating bacteria taking over Victoria
A 13-year-old girl is calling for more research into an third world infection outbreak on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula Ella Crofts, 13, from the coastal region south of Melbourne, says her …
A product fit for man or beast
More treasures emerge through the AJP/RUM ‘Search for Australia’s Oldest Medicine’ Pharmacies around Australia are continuing to send us photos of some amazing old medicines dropped in by customers for …
Understanding exercise barriers vital
A study published in The Lancet has found that globally, one in 12 deaths could be prevented with 30 minutes’ worth of physical activity, five days a week But it …
Amazon making a move?
Amazon may be getting in touch with US pharmacy industry players in moves to enter the pharmaceutical market Analysts at investment bank Leerink Partners have spoken with pharmacy executives, reports …