Two out of every three Australians aged 50 years or older have osteoporosis or low bone density.¹ People with osteoporosis usually have no signs or symptoms of the disease until a fracture occurs. Experiencing a bone fracture can have a serious effect on a person’s health and wellbeing, resulting in chronic pain, loss of independence … Read more
Amanda Seeto explains. This is a pharmacy that has not received approval to supply PBS medicines. A common reason for this is that the new pharmacy does not comply with the Location Rules, which ensures a commercially viable and sustainable network of community pharmacies dispensing PBS medicines. Examples of Location Rules that are not met … Read more
The May Student of the Month is Leara Williams from Church Pharmacy, in Bundaberg. Guild Trainer/Assessor Linden Oirrone who nominated Leara had this to say: Many of us have experienced the pressures of year 12 but imagine the amount of dedication and discipline it takes to not only complete year 12 but also undertake … Read more