The future is here
What role will AI play in the future of pharmacy? Shara Evans joins the AJP stage at APP 2019 to tell us about the role that Artificial Intelligence is playing …
OTC contraceptive pill could save health system $96 million a year
For many young women who take the contraceptive pill and don’t experience any side effects, seeing a doctor to renew your prescription each year is a nuisance, write Bonny Parkinson …
Clinical tips: incontinence
Incontinence is a widespread condition with a range of different causes and treatments, writes Louis Roller Incontinence is a term that describes any accidental or involuntary loss of urine from …
Big Pharma emits more greenhouse gases than the automotive industry
Just how much pollution does the pharmaceutical industry generate? asks Lotfi Belkhir, McMaster University Rarely does mention of the pharmaceutical industry conjure up images of smoke stacks, pollution and environmental …
Freeing the pharmacist, it’s a question of trust
Is there a way to turn off the dispensary vortex vacuum? Glenn Guilfoyle thinks so “Mary” (a pseudonym ) is employed as a “forward” pharmacist at Upper Utopia West Pharmacy …
Don’t forget the bush
Rural pharmacy, and rural health in general, are being ignored in the current federal election campaign, says Fredrik Hellqvist Community pharmacies are critical frontline healthcare professionals which daily help to …
Thinking ethically: a pharmacists’ guide
Vanessa Pigrum explores some ethical questions raised in an overworked and under-funded healthcare system Australians trust pharmacists. One study ranked them the third-most trusted professionals in the country. Not just within …
Under fire
Why should pharmacists support integrative doctors who may soon face tighter regulation? Matthew Bellgrove explains The recent announcement by the Medical Board of Australia (MBA) that complementary medicine may soon …
Trip of a lifetime
NAPSA president Jessica Hsiao shares her experience travelling to Ethiopia to visit a health post rebuilt by the Fullife Foundation and supported by pharmacy students Last year NAPSA supported Fullife …
Can we safeguard pharmacy’s future?
With significant concerns around what the future holds for the profession, what can be done? asks Marc Clavin With evolving customer relationship technology and a growing consumer demand for accessible …
Are you managing the media?
What are six common mistakes pharmacies are making with their social media? Sarah Rendell from Peak Strategies identifies them In Australia according to Sensis almost eight in ten people now …
Health Check: how to start exercising if you’re out of shape
Andrew Lavender from Curtin University takes a look at how to start undoing a sedentary lifestyle Perhaps your GP has recommended you exercise more, or you’ve had a recent health …