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Looking behind the curtain
The reality of medication reviews is a program full of band-aids and add-ons, argues Karalyn Huxhagen When Home Medicine Reviews (HMRs) were launched, we were promised interactive programs with GPs …
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 …
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 …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Sodium–Glucose Cotransporter-2 Inhibitors and the Risk for Severe Urinary Tract Infections A large population-based cohort study using US-based databases has shown …
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 …
Clinical tips: Quit smoking
Pharmacists advising people to quit increases abstinence rates, explains Amy Page Cigarette smoking is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. The prevalence of people who smoke has reduced over …
Working together: Aged care pharmacists
What is it like working in a multi-disciplinary aged care team? AJP speaks with four different pharmacists making a difference on the ground Richard Thorpe Richard is Australia’s first ever …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Pharmacist services in nursing homes: A systematic review and meta‐analysis Pharmacists have been contributing to the care of residents in nursing …
Clinical tips: Food poisoning
It’s that time of year to think not just about travelling… but some of the unintented consequences, writes Amy Page As we approach the coming season, many people may be …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Comparative Efficacy of Interventions for Aggressive and Agitated Behaviors in Dementia Results of this systematic review and network meta-analysis show nonpharmacologic …
Why I’m excited to be studying pharmacy
A first year student’s perspective By Emily Mannix For as long as I can remember I have wanted to enter the health industry. I romanticised the clinicians who devoted their …
Just like baking a cake
Is there a recipe or formula to get the right product mix in your pharmacy, ask Bruce Annabel & Mal Scrymgeour Bking a cake should be a relatively simple task. …