Compounding pharmacies are responsible for making drugs for patients who have specific needs – needs that a typical commercial pharmacy cannot meet. For example, a child may need a particular...
More and More Medicines are Now Requiring Prescriptions for Your Own Safety
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22/10/2020 11:24 AM
To ensure equal access to medication for all Australians, the Pharmacy Guild of Australia and the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia are working alongside the Department of Health. The authorities...
This is Why You Shouldn’t Drink Alcohol When You Are on Medication
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23/09/2020 16:00 PM
You’ve probably heard or seen a warning on medicines that state “don’t drink this with alcohol.” We’ve become so immune to labels that most people don’t even bother reading or paying attention to...
Weaker Medications vs. Stronger Medications
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27/08/2020 12:10 PM
There are numerous diseases around the world that require treatment through medication. And very often, varying strengths of medication are recommended to different types of patients. A patient...
If You are Sick, Stay at Home Please!
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04/08/2020 16:00 PM
The challenges of 2020 have highlighted the critical need for individuals to isolate when sick. Although the temptation to head into work or the shops may be very strong, stopping the spread of...
Never Use Someone Else’s Medication
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22/05/2020 08:28 AM
Many people often end up borrowing prescription medicines from other people when they are sick or unwell. They do this for many reasons – convenience, getting them for free, or due to a lack of time...