Vaccine boutique to open at Amcal

By Paolo Zupp. The Amcal pharmacy at Campus shops in Smithfield have announced an ambitious plan to provide a bespoke vaccination boutique in the rollout of the COVID19 vaccines. Amcal pharmacist and casual virologist, Josh Brendixsen, is excited about the developments, which include a sensory deprivation room and a bocce arena. “We aim to provide

Popup pharmacy a big hit

By Allan Povah Rudi Samanchara, assistant manager at the Chemist Warehouse in the City was overjoyed with the turnout to their popup pharmacy on Grafton Street for Chinese New Year celebrations. “We are so happy with the success of the venture, and by the way, Gōngxǐ fācái everyone!” said Ms Samanchara. “The baby-food was all

Mexican car wrangling technology approved

By Paolo Zupp Cairns Regional Council have put the green light on a trial of Mexican-built retractable speedbumps in the CBD. Implementation of the Colina Furtiva (CF) units make use of number-plate and facial recognition to provide selective deployment. The initiative is partly funded by the Japanese government in an attempt to reduce the number

Welcome, Mary Jane?

By Paolo Zupp With the recent legalisation of medical marijuana usage, North Queensland pharmacists and other allied health service providers are struggling to find a way to provide their clients with the best possible care. Josh Brendixsen, a pharmacist at Amcal Chemist Smithfield, explained the obstacles. “We’ve been unable to source the prescribed medication from