Magic Hearts for Ukraine campaign
The organisers behind a new campaign, the Magic Hearts for Ukraine Project, are calling on children across Australia to take part by sending one million Magic Hearts with messages...
Pharmacy Guild welcomes historic health funding by Queensland Government
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Queensland Branch, has welcomed the record $23.6B in health spending announced in the State Budget this week by the Palaszczuk Government.
Pharmacy Guild of Australia,...
Cooleman Court pharmacy staff member honoured
A staff member of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s Pharmacy of the Year, Cooleman Court Pharmacy, in the ACT has been honoured in a special presentation at the pharmacy,...
ACCC warns: Comply with mandatory button battery laws or face serious penalties
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has placed businesses that sell button batteries or products powered by them on notice as mandatory button battery laws come into place.
Businesses...
Health & Lifestyle
Beauty
Back in the flesh
Last month, Priceline Pharmacy showcased the latest cult-worthy products from 50 brands, including 21 exclusive brands, to more than 170 media and influencers at...
Body … ‘slugging’?
Body, what? I hear you ask. That's the first question I had when I came across this latest beauty trend.
According to Shoshanna Eisner, founder...
Stretching for solutions
Striae distensae, better known as stretch marks, are an extremely common occurrence. Although affecting women two and a half times more frequently than men1,...
Over 50 brands showcased at Priceline event
After virtually scouring the globe to stay ahead of the trends over the last two years, Priceline Pharmacy showcased the latest cult-worthy products from...
Brilliant Korea in skincare
K-beauty (short for Korean beauty, using the K- prefix now attached to much of South Korean origin that is popular overseas) is a catch-all...
Achieving a more environmentally-friendly self-care routine
As we celebrated Earth Day on 22 April 2022, and with sustainability an important topic over recent years, Australians are increasingly compelled to care...
Events
Features
Exercise and heart health: are there any risks?
Following on from the feature published in the April issue of Retail Pharmacy Assistants e-magazine, in which we explored the topic of exercising and...
The role of nutrition when injury strikes
Experiencing an injury when exercising or training can be frustrating, painful and sometimes potentially serious. We speak with Michael Lawler, Accredited Practising Dietitian and...
Learnings from a cloth bum mum
A question I’ve been asked many times over the past two years is ‘why?’ It’s usually followed by, ‘but how do you clean them...
Feeling blue this winter?
When the frost begins sticking to the ground and colder days draw near, we may feel a little low. We need to look after...
The case for VMS this winter
As the cold and flu season nears, many of us seek to support our immune system to avoid winter illness. Vitamins and minerals are...
Advocating for immune deficiencies
For our Awareness Spotlight, this month we spoke with Carolyn Dews, CEO of Immune Deficiency Foundation Australia. Envisioning a future where immune deficiencies are...
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Exercise and heart health: are there any risks?
Following on from the feature published in the April issue of Retail Pharmacy Assistants e-magazine, in which we explored the topic of exercising and heart attack risk, we recently...
The role of nutrition when injury strikes
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NSW Budget measures supports women and boosts workforce participation
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Heart failure trends a cause for concern
In the lead-up to Heart Failure Awareness Week (27 June - 3 July) health experts are calling on Australians to be smart about their hearts.
Heart failure is said to...