A RUM upgrade
New-look RUM bins are arriving in pharmacies this month The Return of Unwanted and Expired Medicines project (the RUM project) has launched a new and more secure version of the …
The week in review
The news cycle this week remained focused around the COVID-19 pandemic, with concern over measures allowing pharmacists to supply medicines using digital scripts COVID-19 again remained the focus of attention …
No stress relief
Questions raised over the products many pharmacists are recommending to help patients who are suffering from stress A study has revealed a number of shortcomings in the approach many pharmacists …
The top ten
It’s been a bumper month in terms of the numbers of people reading our stories. Let’s find which were the ten most-read articles It’s a sign of the unprecedented times …
Push for more Aussie manufacturing
Government to investigate the chances for more home-grown medicines manufacturing in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic Federal industry minister Karen Andrews wants to kick off talks with pharmaceutical companies …
Staying ahead of the curve
Pharmacy groups welcome Queensland government moves that increase the options available to pharmacists to support patients during the pandemic Both the Pharmacy Guild of Australia and PSA have welcomed a …
AJP: changes we need to make
There’s been some changes made to our website, plus an update on our Easter period newsletter schedule It’s almost time for the Easter weekend, undoubtedly the strangest one of our …
Forum location has changed
We have made a few changes to the configuration of our home page menu. Access to the AJP forum via our home page has changed slightly as part of a …
Practising to the fullest
What are some of the vital roles that community pharmacists can provide during a pandemic? Although the main focus of healthcare services over the coming weeks and months will undoubtedly …
Importing issues
Concerns raised that Indian lockdown could soon add to our medicine supply woes Concerns have been raised about the possibility of medicine supply shortages due to a COVID-19 lockdown being …
Easing the burden
Board flags easing off on CPD standards during pandemic crisis The Pharmacy Board of Australia has acknowledged that the extra pressure on pharmacists during the COVID-19 pandemic would make it …
Despatches from the front line
What have our readers been saying about the key stories affecting pharmacy over the last week? An uncertain future Congratulations to Catherine Bronger and the leadership at the Pharmacy Guild …