September 2022

Average price rises in pharmacy are still well below the skyrocketing consumer price index, writes Libby Woodhouse, senior account manager for IRI

To ease the rollout of dispensing COVID-19 antivirals without prescriptions, all pharmacies now have free access to the shared medical record viewer Conporto

Starting a new business can be daunting no matter what size, but once it is running it can be even more overwhelming to scale up and expand, particularly in a market where there are staff shortages and uncertainty, writes Jonathan Roberts, Auckland director at Moore Markhams

Preconception, or how to get pregnant, is one of the most common queries for pharmacy staff. Pharmacy owner HeeSeung Lee speaks to Jonathan Chilton-Towle about advice and support staff can provide 

Shaving is part of the daily grooming routine for many. But with shaving comes the irritation of razor burn, which can happen despite trying to be careful, writes Life Pharmacy Dunedin pharmacist Darshana Kanjee

Tina Hillier, from Christchurch’s ENGAGE Pharmacy Group, takes a close look at latest make-up fashions along with a natural skincare range that’s perfect for teenagers

Menopause can be a challenging time of life for women, many of whom seek relief from distressing symptoms that affect their function and quality of life. In this article, Susannah O’Sullivan describes how treatment should be tailored to each individual woman, while remembering to engage them in discussion of other midlife health considerations

Katrina Azer, clinical pharmacist for Tend Health, summarises stand-out research and practice sessions from the Pharmaceutical Society Australia symposium in Sydney

Cinnamon is not just popular for its aroma and flavour. Several health benefits of cinnamon have also been reported, from influencing blood sugar levels to healing wounds, as reviewed here by pharmacist and medical herbalist Phil Rasmussen

Healthcare Handbook technical editor Carmen Fookes discusses asthma, from its pathophysiology to currently recommended treatments