The exam you can’t afford to fail
Community pharmacy needs to learn from, and correct, its past mistakes if it is to remain competitive, say Bruce Annabel and Mal Scrymgeour One of us had a school friend …
Health follies
Pharmacy historian Ralph Tapping has been looking into some of the questionable treatments sold in pharmacy in the recent past Laudanum and other preparations containing tincture of opium, for example …
Unauthorised generic substitutions, changes warning
Some pharmacists feel that they can make generic substitutions or changes to instructions where this is unauthorised, thinking these actions have no consequence – but that’s not the case In …
Speeding up the sale
A look at the current pharmacy market and how to speed up the timeframe of a sale. By Natalie Sirianni In this article I want to focus on a key …
Clinical tips: fertility
What is the pharmacist’s role in assistance with fertility? Bev Mistry-Cable takes an in-depth look Many couples may experience difficulty in falling pregnant, with one in six Australian couples struggling …
Should we be worried about the new Wuhan coronavirus?
Ian M. Mackay, The University of Queensland and Katherine Arden, The University of Queensland look at the emerging problem The World Health Organisation has postponed its decision about whether to …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Benefits and harms of intensive glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes The body of evidence shows no meaningful benefit …
Compounding the disaster
For many pharmacies already affected by Australia’s terrible bushfires, there may also be ongoing economic and business impacts, says Frank Sirianni A recent article suggests the “Economic impact of Australia’s …
Bushfire smoke is bad for eyes, too
As we continue to contend with smoke haze in various parts of the country, many Australians may find themselves with watery, burning, irritated or red eyes Katrina Schmid Associate Professor, …
Owing prescriptions – are you courting danger?
The recent devastating bushfires have meant pharmacists have needed to dispense emergency supplies of medications without prescriptions. PDL advises on how this can be done without putting your patients, or …
Finding your price point
Do you know what your pharmacy is worth? Frank Sirianni explains why it’s important when contemplating a sale Continuing our practice4sale series, Frank Sirianni provides a second tip on how …
Providing support
Curtis Ruhnau recently participated in the PSS volunteer training program. He describes a moving and inspiring experience, one of great importance to all pharmacists Curtis Ruhnau is the PDL representative …