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Jarrod McMaugh takes a look at Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, stigma and why new AIDS cases are rarer than in the past In Australia, an estimated 25,000 …

Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Patient-centered care interventions to reduce the inappropriate prescription and use of benzodiazepines and z-drugs A systematic …

Donald Trump’s plan to bring down the skyrocketing cost of prescription medication in the US has potential to see prices increase in other parts of …

What determines a pharmacy’s capitalisation rate? Natalie Sirianni explains Pharmacy businesses are valued using the Capitalisation of Future Maintainable Earnings methodology. This means that mathematically …

Louis Roller takes an in-depth look at skin cancer Approximately two in three Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the time they are …

Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Effects of vitamin D supplementation on musculoskeletal health A systematic review and meta-analysis suggests that vitamin …

What are the 8 factors you should consider when making an offer for a pharmacy? Natalie Sirianni explains Buying a pharmacy is usually a very …

Should pharmacy adopt a stronger position on environmental issues? AJP editor Chris Brooker argues that the time is right for pharmacy to take a stand …

The concept of trust is crucial to how consumers respond to what their pharmacy offers them, as well as the long-term future of our profession, …

My Health Record is the key to improving medication safety, and pharmacists have a crucial role, says Dr Shane Jackson Australia’s healthcare system is under …

Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news  Adverse health effects and harms related to marijuana use This overview review explores the harms associated …

Six common mistakes that pharmacies are making with their social media, by Sarah Rendell In Australia according to Sensis almost eight in ten people now …