Oceania

Global alliance of pharmacy schools launched to boost joint research

A global alliance of pharmacy schools based in the UK, Australia and the United States has been launched to boost joint international research.…

More evidence that fat is the sixth primary sense of taste

Along with salt, sour, sweet, bitter and umami, our taste buds may be able to detect fat, research suggests.…

NSAIDs may help protect against skin cancer

The use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), a class of medicines used to treat pain and inflammation, is associated with a reduced risk of developing cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), a type of skin cancer, research suggests.…

Pfizer offers settlement in class action over Parkinson’s drug Cabaser

Company has offered to settle a class action brought by more than 150 patients in Australia who allege they were never warned about the side effects of treatment.…

Taking stock of pharmacy: a breakdown of global workforce data

Numerous factors influence demand for pharmacists, with a rise in the number of prescriptions and more complex drug regimens increasing demand, and developments in the technician workforce and automation mitigating it in some regions.…

New Zealand allows access to sildenafil through pharmacy

Men suffering erectile dysfunction in New Zealand are now able to buy sildenafil from specially trained pharmacists without a GP’s prescription.…

How are medicines funded in Australia compared with the UK?

Sam Doherty completed a community pharmacy placement in New South Wales, Australia. In a series of blogs, he plans to outline the differences in pharmacy practice he experienced there.…

Expanding the role of community pharmacists in primary care

Community pharmacists can achieve a greater professional role in the delivery of primary care.…

UK is a leading country in self-managing medical conditions, research suggests

The UK is among the most progressive when it comes to a culture of self-management of common medical conditions by reclassifying prescription medicines to non-prescription.…

How do future pharmacists view themselves and the profession?

Tomorrow’s pharmacists need to have a positive self-image and view of the profession, but there are challenges to overcome.…