September 2018

Sexual health covers everything from sexual dysfunction to fertility and sexually transmitted infections, so addressing the big picture is important, writes Christchurch pharmacist Sarah Mooney

Unichem Papamoa Pharmacy owner Graham Burnett shares his love of fishing and scuba diving with Pharmacy Today reporter Nerine Zoio

The former vice chancellor of Massey University and senior cabinet minister Steve Maharey has been appointed chair of Pharmac

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Pharmacists are best placed to help diabetes patients jump-start health­ier lifestyle choices, the creators of a national health programme believe

Wide-scale production of medical cannabis, with pharmacists at the first line of distribution, may soon be a common occurrence to alleviate pain and help manage disease

Pharmacy technicians want to see a standard­ised pay model introduced across the coun­try in a bid to even the playing field and stop some technicians feeling underpaid, a survey has found

Midland Community Pharmacy Group has created an online training programme to give pharmacists the cultural com­petency skills they need to help Māori patients better manage their gout

A new pharmacy opens shortly to serve Pegasus Health’s 24 Hour Surgery, after the clinic’s messy split from Urgent Pharmacy Christchurch last year

With ever-changing rules and expectations for pharmacists, patients with complex requirements, and the constant need to manage relationships with staff and other health professionals, the dispensary can be a confusing place