Fair Work publishes gender undervaluation decision on pharmacist award
The Fair Work Commission’s Expert Panel for pay equity in the care and community sector has today issued its initial decision on the Gender-based undervaluation...
Why aren’t vitamin B6 warnings working?
New research found Australians are buying vitamin B6 supplements in potentially harmful quantities, years after public health warnings began.
Facing the future of pharmacy
Pharmacists in Australia are now predominantly young and female, with 5–10 years’ experience and moving into leadership roles at a rate not previously seen in the profession.
Major update to asthma management guidelines
The National Asthma Council Australia announced a significant update to the Australian Asthma Handbook earlier this month. Known as Handbook version 2.0, it will...
A year of growth for most
As 2019 draws to a close, seven pharmacists from around the country reflect on the year that was, and look to what 2020 has...
Men’s health: the other gender gap
Pharmacists can help improve health outcomes for men, especially if they use communication skills to draw out those who don’t often visit doctors.
