Medicines and the Ageing
Life expectancy is increasing both at birth and over the course of a person’s life, meaning that the proportion of older people is increasing.This is highlighted by the fact that...
Advice
Did you know your community pharmacy does more than just dispense medication? Pharmacies are Australia’s most accessible health destination, and their staff are ready and willing to give you and your loved ones health advice whenever you need it. Pharmacies are expanding the range of health services they provide to their patients and are now evolving into community health hubs. Have a read through a range of advice from community pharmacists, and see how they can improve your family’s health!
Men's Health
Men approach their health and well-being in a sometimes cavalier manner which puts them in danger of disease or perhaps even early death.Figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistic...
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a condition that results in the loss of bone strength, or bone density. This makes bones more fragile and more likely to break. It occurs when bones lose minerals, such...
Psoriasis
Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin condition which, while not contagious, affects about three per cent of all Australians.It is actually an auto-immune disease were the immune...
Reading Labels
When you buy prescription or over-the-counter medicines and other pharmacy products such as supplements, information is provided on the label to help you better understand and use the ...
Red Apple Day
Australians are being reminded of the important role pharmacists play in the early detection of bowel cancer as part of Red Apple Day (17 June).Red Apple Day is hosted every third...
Scheduling of Medicines
Many medicines, or particular pack sizes of medicines, are only available through your community pharmacy, and some you need a doctor’s prescription for.Even for medicines availa...
Sexual Health
Community pharmacies have long provided services related to sexual health through the provision of information and advice, in addition to a wide range of products.These community pharm...
Shingles
If you have had chickenpox at some stage in your life, you need to be alert for the symptoms of shingles.After you’ve had chickenpox, the virus that caused it stays in the nerve ...
Stress
It will come as no surprise to most people that as a society we are becoming increasingly stressed.This was confirmed by the Australian Psychological Society which released a survey in...
Sun Safety
Summer brings with it the dangers of added exposure to the sun and outdoors, exposure which can lead to skin damage and the possible risk of skin cancer.Skin cancer is an all-too-commo...
Teaching Healthy Habits
Health conversations for both parents and children as they start schoolThe school year brings up a variety of health issues for both parents and children. At some point every p...