February 2022

Christchurch pharmacist John Collett stole methadone, entered his place of work out of hours and turned off the CCTV, diluted stock bottles of methadone and more.

Pharmacist Arnold Louis Solomons, ALS, as he was affectionately known in the pharmacy industry, died at the age of 91 in Waikanae in early January.

A topical, steroid-free cream to treat facial atopic dermatitis is now available in New Zealand for the first time.

Jacqui Berry, wife of seasoned pharmacy owner Phil Berry, was shocked to hear her husband was set to open another pharmacy – especially after he had sold most of his other pharmacies and promised he wouldn’t open another pharmacy again.

Sports injuries usually involve damage to the soft tissues: tendons, muscles and ligaments. They need immediate treatment to ensure further damage doesn’t occur.

Tina Hillier, from ENGAGE Pharmacy Group in Christchurch, takes an in-depth look at latest beauty and suncare products

Sweating helps the body regulate its temperature. When we get too hot or exercise, sweat evaporates from the skin and has a cooling effect. However, about 1–3 per cent of the population suffer from primary hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating.

Christchurch pharmacist Sarah Mooney covers some of the most common conditions seen in community pharmacy with the return to school

Healthcare Handbook technical editor Carmen Fookes discusses the details of sunscreens, including how to determine if they are reef safe

Pharmacist and medical herbalist Phil Rasmussen reviews the literature on one of the world’s oldest known spices, ginger