Community Pharmacy

The dearth of pharmacy staff is creating significant problems for the sector. Jonathan Chilton-Towle speaks to PSNZ president Professor Rhiannon Braund about what high-level actions are being taken to address the ongoing shortage

Pharmacists sell more than 70 per cent of all natural health products in New Zealand, with the category being the biggest and fastest growing in pharmacy. Paulette Crowley catches up with latest product and marketing trends

WITH MULTI-BILLION-DOLLAR, multi-level marketing corporates propelling the global rise of essential oils over the past 15 years, concerns have been widespread over their misuse.

Tim Jones likes to be on the right side of history, even though he might have started out on the dark side

With decision-makers including health minister Andrew Little talking seriously about implementing a minor ailments scheme for pharmacy, Jonathan Chilton-Towle spoke to Scottish pharmacist Bernadette Brown about her experience of working in a health system that already has an entrenched pharmacy-based programme

Jonathan Chilton-Towle talks to Clyde “Aussie” Browne who would love to hang up his white coat but just can’t attract a buyer to relieve him of his dispensary duties

TE WHATU ORA is still processing Integrated Community Pharmacy Service Agreement variations, but to date, 880 contract holders are recorded as accepting the offered variation.

Supplements and other natural remedies are popular choices for women experiencing perimenopause and menopause, but should pharmacists be recommending them? Paulette Crowley reports

PAYMENTS for COVID19 vaccinations contributed more than $58.5 million to pharmacy coffers but pharmacy specialist accountant Hugh Lopdell estimates the bulk of that money went to a minority of pharmacies.

Jonathan Chilton-Towle speaks to HeeSeung Lee about a new skincare clinic she and her husband recently opened at a north Auckland pharmacy