December 2021

Want a career in the pharmaceutical industry but a Bachelor of Pharmacy doesn’t tickle your fancy? A new course in Dunedin could be the one for you, writes Anna Lee

Research led by Samoan and Cook Islands Māori academics has found that a traditional Samoan medicinal plant is as effective as ibuprofen for treating inflammation.

Pharmacies are using COVID jabs to offset their retail losses as sales continue to slide, Anna Lee writes

Jonathan Chilton-Towle speaks to Moore Markhams Auckland director Jonathan Roberts about the 2021 results of his firm’s annual pharmacy benchmarking survey

Tina Hillier, from ENGAGE Pharmacy Group in Christchurch, has Christmas on her mind with this latest range of products

Breastfeeding problems are common for many mothers with new babies. Pharmacy owner HeeSeung Lee says mums often blame themselves for problems and can become quite stressed. It is important to show empathy and assure them nobody expects them to be expert at breastfeeding. Dr Lee shares some more tips for how pharmacy staff can help out with common problems

Erectile dysfunction is something many men are reluctant to talk about but pharmacy is an ideal place to start, writes Darshana Kanjee, pharmacist at Life Pharmacy Dunedin

Healthcare Handbook technical editor Carmen Fookes takes a close look at mouth ulcers and gum disease

Previous articles in this series have covered treatment of vaginal irritation and how to address difficult men’s health conversations. Here, Christchurch pharmacist Sarah Mooney focuses on opportunities to look at the whole picture when providing sexual health services in the pharmacy

Pharmacist and medical herbalist Phil Rasmussen reports on the impressive credentials of comfrey for pain relief