Poll shows growing public trust in pharmacy 17 May 2012 0 comments Data from the latest Roy Morgan Image of Professions Survey, shows the public’s trust in pharmacists has increased over the last 12 months.
Experts highlight benefits of fish oil for RA patients 17 May 2012 0 comments Rheumatoid arthritis patients who take fish oil are more likely to achieve remission compared with patients who do not, new Australian research shows.
Buying a pharmacy video guide 17 May 2012 0 comments Potential pharmacy owners can now view a new ‘info-video’ highlighting the benefits of the New Pharma online diagnostic tool.
Concerns raised over misleading Lipitor claims 16 May 2012 0 comments Pharmacists are concerned the profession’s reputation is being put on the line by those providing misleading information to consumers about the availability of Lipitor.
Pharmacy chain named in Fair Work franchise program 16 May 2012 0 comments Terry White Chemists has been named as one of eight major franchise brands to join the initial intake of the Fair Work Ombudsman’s National Franchise Program.
Brand awareness to be raised 16 May 2012 0 comments The current wave of patent expiries has led the NPS to develop new brand information packs, which are being sent to all community pharmacies in the next few days.
Patients have greater trust in GPs than pharmacists 15 May 2012 0 comments It seems unlikely that the public will trust pharmacists to provide unfamiliar services, which are viewed as “high risk”, researchers believe.
Blister packs a problem for elderly patients: study 15 May 2012 0 comments Older adults have problems opening certain kinds of drug blister packs, particularly those with thicker push-through foils, new research has found.
Vioxx ruling final 15 May 2012 0 comments The Federal High Court has not granted the lead plaintiff in the Vioxx class action the right to appeal last year's decision by the Full Court of the Federal Court.
New ideas and CPD points 15 May 2012 0 comments Pharmacists attending the National Medicines Symposium (NMS 2012) will be able to apply for professional development points through the PSA.
