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APP2021: Annalee Combis talks about the latest trends in the VMS category
Over the past year, Australians are increasingly seeking for more holistic solutions for their wellness needs. In this interview, Annalee Combis, Marketing Lead – Wellness at GSK Consumer Healthcare talks to Miranda Deakin on the latest buyer trends in the VMS …
APP2021: James Meins talks about the growth opportunity in the pain category
The 2021 Panadol Care Study found Australians are feeling more physical pain than before, particularly among the younger generations. James Meins, Senior Marketing Manager at GSK Consumer Healthcare joined Miranda Deakin on stage at …
Pathophysiology and early intervention of common colds
Did you know that 90% of common colds are caused by viruses? Watch renowned pharmacist, John Bell debunk the myth of anti-bacterials in common cold management, shedding light to its …
Early intervention for common cold and how to stop it at the first signs
Leading Pharmacist John Bell discussed the time-course of the common cold and the evidence of early intervention to stop common colds. He also unveiled the dual advantage technology behind the …
APP2021: Professor David Hunter on how pharmacists can facilitate more positive OA management outcomes
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of disability that affects more than 3 million Australians. At APP 2021, Professor David Hunter, Florance and Cope Chair of Rheumatology, Professor of Medicine, the University of Sydney spoke …
APP2021: Anish Patel on the role pharmacists play to deliver better healthcare outcomes
At the helm of GSK Consumer Healthcare in Australia and New Zealand is Area General Manager Anish Patel. In this interview with Miranda Deakin at APP2021, he talks about his passion for leading the team at …
Where is community pharmacy?
Opposition questions why pharmacy is still marginalised from the bulk of the COVID vaccination process, despite recent small trial being announced Federal Opposition Health Spokesperson Mark Butler told APP2021 delegates …
Getting real
Nationwide real time monitoring program rollout is looking likely to happen by the end of the year Australia’s Real Time Prescription Monitoring (RTPM) system is set to be rolled out …
What about the children?
What are the most important health issues affecting the nation’s children? We look into the latest reports and data on children’s health We often hear how the children of today …
Returning to the fray
Leading health bureaucrat returns to head up generics and biosimilars peak body Jane Halton, former Secretary of the Department of Health has been appointed as the inaugural independent chair of …
Cap on or cap off?
No cap would be ideal, PSA president says as he outlines the proposals to the HMR and RMMR programs such as expansion of the referral pathway and follow-up reviews PSA national …
Emergency supply
Department of Health advises that emergency medicine provisions are in place for bushfire affected parts of NSW, Queensland The Federal Department of Health has issued emergency advice to pharmacists in …