The compounding pharmacy sector could play a more important role in increasing adherence to treatments for chronic diseases, by providing a niche solution to one of the key obstacles to adherence identified by the World Health Organisation (WHO). In their
Our modern mobile phones can perform a dizzying array of tasks that used to chew up so much of our time in the days before everyone had one. We can now transfer money and pay bills in a matter of seconds, instead of losing a lunch hour queuing at the bank. We
A new study from the UK has found that a diet high in refined pasta and rice was associated with women getting menopause at a younger age, while a high intake of fresh legumes and oily fish was associated with a later onset of menopause. The study, conducted
Spring is just around the corner and with it comes the pollen! This means a lot more to people who suffer from allergic conjunctivitis than those lucky souls whose eyes remain clear and itch-free all year round. Sufferers of allergic conjunctivitis often
In a sunburnt country like Australia it’s surprising to learn that Vitamin D deficiency still occurs in our community. Most people know that exposure to sunlight triggers our body to produce Vitamin D, and sunlight is one thing we have in abundance in our
For a long time there was a perceived divide between modern or ‘western’ medicine and complementary or ‘alternative’ medicine. Both medical schools of thought trace their roots back to plant-based healing used in pre-Victorian societies, however the
A recent article in the New York Times has shone the spotlight on a source of allergy that is commonly overlooked by allergy-sufferers, GPs and even allergy specialists – the artificial dyes used in some prescription medications. The article begins with the
Somewhere, buried deep beneath the stylish exterior of those Hazmat suits, are two of National Custom Compounding’s most enterprising pharmacists – Matt and Karen. They donned their finest chemist-couture to take part in a three-day course on sterile
In an article recently published in Fortune Magazine attention was drawn to a looming crisis in America’s healthcare system: ongoing and persistent shortages of essential medicines. Of greatest concern is that these drug shortages are being experienced,
With the incidence of drug shortages increasing worldwide, one made-to-order medication specialist has welcomed a proposal to introduce substantial fines for drug manufacturers and marketers who don’t report upcoming disruptions to supply. Matthew Bellgrove