Pharmacy
Swarup Afsar wins 2015 Innovative Pharmacist of the Year
West Australian pharmacist, Swarup Afsar, has been voted the UTS 2015 Pharmacist of the Year for his work in mental health and the development of an innovative counselling service.
New plan to improve the health of indigenous Australians
Minister for Rural Health Fiona Nash has launched an Implementation Plan to help Close the Gap by improving the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The Implementation Plan …
Vitamin-B3 derivative may cut risk of new skin cancers by 23%
New research indicates taking an oral vitamin-B3 derivative, nicotinamide, may help prevent the recurrance of non-melanoma skin cancers
Retail focus is making pharmacy sick: Prescription for Pharmacy
The current retailer focus of the pharmacy industry is making the sector sick, says the new The Prescription for Pharmacy company, which is set to launch next month. Prescription for …
AJP Clinical Update : Eye health
For most people our eyes provide around 80% of the information from our surroundings, and pharmacists are perfectly placed to help consumers maintain good eye health.
Action needed to cut prostate cancer deaths
Prostate聽cancer is the fourth most common cause of male deaths聽and more must be done聽improve survival rates, by detecting it early. Prostate cancer has the dubious distinction of being fourth most …
Calls for consistent patient advice on the use of topical corticosteroids
Dermatologists and pharmacists are calling for consistent patient advice on the use of topical corticosteroids.
Pain Management and pharmacy
As the most accessible healthcare providers pharmacists can play a vital role in helping people with safe and effective pain management.
Men’s health and community pharmacy
Despite what we might think about men, it seems they do want to talk about their health concerns, and community pharmacy might be the perfect place, reports Leanne Philpott. Key …