social media
Women not a burden on pharmacy: Guild
The Pharmacy Guild has come under fire for querying the employer role in paid parental leave As part of its submission to the Senate Inquiry on red tape, the Pharmacy …
Most parents don’t monitor teens’ online activity
Australians of all ages are increasingly reliant on mobiles and social media, a new survey shows A new survey by the Australian Psychological Society has shown that Australians generally find …
7 social media hacks
7 ways to ensure your social media strategy is working for you and your business, by leading expert Mel Kettle Know why you’re online It’s all very well to be …
Facebook and Google data reveals key health trends
Search terms such as “vegan” and “mental health” have risen, while “fitness” and “obesity” declined significantly, according to University of Canberra study A report, released on Monday by Federal Assistant …
The week in review
Codeine stayed in the headlines this week, amid a flurry of announcements from stakeholder bodies The codeine debate rolled on, with State and Territory Health Ministers responding to NSW Nationals …
Pharmacy Board: “Be professional on social media”
Pharmacists have been reminded that the Code of Conduct applies to all online activity—including public forums and closed groups The Social media policy and Code of conduct for pharmacists both …
Consumers prescribe social media presence
Many consumers would like their pharmacist to be more active on social media, new research has found PrescribeWellness’ 2017 Pharmacy Social Media Survey has found that 78% of Americans would …
Selfies blamed for head lice
An Irish pharmacist is warning of a new head lice risk factor They’ve been blamed for everything from a growing disconnect with older people to a rise in narcissism and …
Jackson returns fire in YouTube video
The PSA’s Shane Jackson has taken to YouTube to explain why customers may have to wait for their script to be filled Dr Jackson was responding to a Facebook rant …
New forum for rural pharmacists
PSA has launched a new forum to offer rural pharmacists increased engagement At the Rural Pharmacist Special Interest Group (Rural SIG) forum at PSA17 in Sydney, PSA launched a Facebook …
Twitter roundup: July edition
Can you say it in 140 characters or less? Congratulations to Sandra Minas on being elected the new @NAPSA_Rx President! Look forward to an awesome yr and seeing you at …
Doctors attack Guild codeine proposal
Outspoken pharmacy critic Dr Edwin Kruys has taken aim at the Guild over its proposed model for codeine Yesterday in Forefront, the Pharmacy Guild outlined its proposed “Prescription – except …