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Finding those with influence
Help us identify the most influential people in pharmacy today How does one define influence? According to the Macquarie Dictionary it is: “1. invisible or insensible action exerted by one …
Man steals prescription meds at knifepoint
A man has been charged following an alleged armed robbery in suburban Brisbane in which he wore a colourful outfit According to Queensland Police, at around 10.45am on Thursday, August …
Asthma management ‘not just about relieving symptoms’
Pharmacists and other health professionals are being urged to encourage patients to focus on treating inflammation rather than asthma symptoms alone Patients need to be empowered to make the best …
Infinity stores ‘continue to trade well’: Wesfarmers Health
The health arm of the conglomerate gave an update on the 73 Infinity Group Priceline Pharmacies, as the division zooms in on its format, ranges and loyalty program Wesfarmers Health …
The spectre of supermarket pharmacy resurfaces
An Australian think tank has released a proposal that the Community Pharmacy Agreements be abolished, along with the ownership and location rules On 13 July 2026, the Grattan Institute published …
Here we go again…
History repeats itself again in the health ‘turf war’ battles. However, change is happening at The AJP I have now worked in the health sector for 26 years, most of …
Consolidated standards, clearer expectations
What the new Pharmacy Board guidelines mean for your practice, by Stephanie McGrath, principal at Twenty20 Legal In April 2026, the Pharmacy Board of Australia released its consolidated Guidelines on …
Is this the right jab?
A reminder from PDL about the importance of selecting the correct RSV vaccine for a patient, in particular for pregnant women Case study A pregnant woman presents to the pharmacy …
AI: the future is here
Once the domain of sci-fi movies, artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming part of our lives, and pharmacists are finding uses for the new technology to support their work Over the …
The week in review
Paragon eyes Infinity legal action, CWH co-founder shares his formula for success and pharmacists views on NSPs were among our readers’ top picks this week Paragon Care told investors it …
Hospital pharmacy: from the basement to the frontline
The hospital pharmacy sector has undergone sweeping changes over its time in Australia—and it’s always seen itself as a champion of change, writes Megan Haggan Ron Batagol, a veteran spokesman …
Why is my moisturiser mostly water?
Aqua at the top of the ingredient list can make moisturisers look like expensive water. But for pharmacists, that first ingredient is the start of a better conversation about skin …
Dentist inadvertently took double his sertraline dose, tribunal hears
Two pharmacists gave evidence about the conduct of a highly-stressed dentist – who may also have been the victim of a dispensing error In 2020, the dentist had been found …