The top twenty
Was it about double dispensing? We take a look at the twenty most read stories during the first half of 2023 While stories about double dispensing have, unsurprisingly, dominated the …
The pharmacy dilemma
Finding the balance between healthcare and business management remains a problem for pharmacy “Not all community pharmacists will be managers or want to be, creating a barrier to educating pharmacists …
Week in review
The 60-day dispensing saga continued to roll on during the week, while concerns continued to grow over the changes to the opioid treatment program 60-day dispensing remained the biggest topic …
More evidence for charting
Call for more widespread adoption of medication charting in cancer units following study findings Use of Partnered Pharmacist Medication Charting (PPMC) in oncology units is associated with significantly lower rates …
Broader use of medication recommended
PBAC recommends extending eligibility criteria for Covid medication to an additional population group In an out-of-session consideration, the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) has recommended changes to the circumstances …
What a waste
Many medicines will expire with 60-day dispensing, say pharmacists after reveal of first tranche of eligible drugs There have been mostly negative reactions from pharmacists following the revelation of which …
The technology question
Pharmacy has suffered some body blows in recent months, but does technology offer options for the future that the profession can utilise to enhance healthcare and financial security? With community …
Only the most stable patients will be on 60 day scripts: AMA
“We’ve heard from pharmacists… that this will free up their time”, an AMA leader says about 60 day script move, while dismissing Guild report on financial hit to pharmacies The …
Out of sight, out of mind
June 1973: Reports emerge that Australia’s first government-owned pharmacies may be hidden from public view in the toilet section of health centres Reports had emerged in June 1973 that pharmacies …
Affordable medicines crucial: Minister
The federal government is doing what its predecessor didn’t do and making medicines more affordable, but will support pharmacy, says Emma McBride Pharmacist Emma McBride, the federal Assistant Minister Rural …
Dealing with headache
What’s the difference between chronic tension headache and migraine? What are the treatment options? Can they be taken in pregnancy? Chris Brooker investigates “I’ve got a headache”: it’s something all …
A reward for service
A distinguished long-time AJP contributor is among the pharmacists recognised in the King’s Birthday honours Associate Professor Louis Roller, a long-time contributor of clinical articles to the AJP was honoured …