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Taranaki pharmacist Anne Graham has had a lengthy career in pharmacy and now works in palliative care at Hospice Taranaki Te Kahu Pairuri ki Taranaki. She speaks to Jody Hopkinson

Clinical pharmacist Katrina Azer looks back on the year that was, and forward to the vision she has for a unified profession

Medsafe group manager Chris James talks about MedSafety Week, a worldwide campaign to raise awareness of pharmacovigilance

Evidence shows ethnicity is a valid factor for identifying need, write University of Auckland Waipapa Taumata Rau health policy professor Tim Tenbensel and School of Population Health associate professor Monique Jonas

CHEMIST WAREHOUSE and Sigma Healthcare have been given the green light for their multimillion-dollar merger across the Tasman. 

The workforce crisis has intensified competition for pharmacists, with reports of some being poached with big money offers. Jody Hopkinson reports

From insect repellent to tips for maximising sales this holiday season, independent retail consultant Tina Hillier shares her reviews

With the ‘silly season’ upon us, a lot of people will be overindulging on alcohol. Dunedin pharmacist Darshana Kanjee looks at how pharmacy teams can help with hangovers

Healthcare Handbook editor and clinical pharmacist Carmen Pope looks at the harmful effects of the sun and how to prevent them, noting that sunscreens are not without risks to human and environmental health

Clinical writer Noni Richards provides an overview on recognising different types of bites and stings, understanding the potential complications, effective management strategies, and methods to reduce the risk of further bites and stings