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Homeopathy – a Political Diversion Rather than a Valid Issue
The spotlight has recently been shone on Homeopathy with GP commentators saying that if pharmacist collaboration is to occur with GP’s then homeopathy should be banned within pharmacies. Then we have had some pharmacy commentators echoing the call mainly from the HMR accredited sector- the pharmacists from NHP pharmacology actually seeking collaboration with GP’s. Given…
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I’ve been thinking about minding the gap, looking right, and a potential blind spot in the medication-use process.
There is little pedestrian about being a pedestrian in the UK. It pays to heed the painted warnings underfoot between the platforms and trains throughout the color-coded labyrinth of the famed Underground—“MIND THE GAP.” It is paramount, however, to heed the painted curbs at nearly every intersection—“LOOK RIGHT.” Perhaps you’ve had your close call…
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Life is what you give back
A son and his father are walking in the mountains. Suddenly, the boy falls, scrapes his knee and screams, “AAAhhhhhhhhh!!!” To the son’s surprise, he hears his voice repeating, somewhere in the mountains, “AAAhhhhhhhhh!!!” Curious, he yells, “Who are you?” He receives the same answer, “Who are you?” Angered at the response, he screams, “Coward!” He receives…
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Semi-starvation diets offer new hope for obesity with binge eating
Severe diets don’t necessarily lead to binge eating and could be used to treat obesity without risking the disorder, according to new research from the University of Sydney’s Charles Perkins Centre and the University of Western Sydney. The surprising discovery suggests that severe diets, such as those involving meal-replacement shakes, don’t necessarily exacerbate binge-eating behaviour.…
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News Roundup 22 June 2015
Sigma supporting Pharmacists’ Support Service The Pharmacists’ Support Service (PSS) has been given a boost through a generous donation of $2,500 from Sigma. The donation will be put towards further training for the volunteer pharmacists who provide the service and raising awareness that the service is available to all Australian pharmacists, pharmacy interns and students.…
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PSA Media Releases
June 18, 2015 PSA calls on Senators to pass Bill critical to implementation of Community Pharmacy Agreement The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) today urged the Senate not to delay the passage of the National Health Amendment (Pharmaceutical Benefits) Bill which is the key to implementation of the Sixth Community Pharmacy Agreement. The National President of PSA,…
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ASMI Media Releases – New PSA President
ASMI congratulates new PSA National President 17 June 2015 – The Australian Self Medication Industry (ASMI) today congratulated Joe Demarte on his appointment as the new National President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA). ASMI Executive Director, Deon Schoombie, welcomed Mr Demarte and thanked outgoing President Grant Kardachi for his strong leadership of the…
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EDITORIAL for Monday 15 June 2015
Welcome to this weeks edition of i2P (Information to Pharmacists) E-Magazine dated 15 June, 2015. Well, if it has not become obvious pharmacy is set to be pulled apart and deliberately damaged by a multi-faceted group of pharmacy critics aided by government. The 5CPA management is about to become the focus of a parliamentary investigation…
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The Start-Point for Community Pharmacy Clinical Services – The Walgreen Model
There is no doubt that when an individual undertakes fitness training they measurably do better if they have a fitness coach supervising the process. And it works even better if there is some form of reward attached when goals are reached. Jenny Craig weight loss programs would not have the success they have had without…
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Supermarket Comparisons – are they individually different?
i2P began reporting on Aldi well before they opened their first store in Australia and it has always been favourable. They are renowned for their constant attention to detail in designing their internal systems and their continual auditing of costs. They also tend to put cost savings back into their retail prices. And by putting…