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Optimising your loyalty program
How does a pharmacy go about maximising the benefits of its loyalty program, for patients and for itself? Sarah Rendell looks at the options “Would you like to join our …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Impact of P-glycoprotein and/or CYP3A4-interacting drugs on effectiveness and safety of NOACs in patients with atrial fibrillation A meta-analysis of 15 …
Pharmacy cheerleading
Being a pharmacy cheerleader is about motivating your team, having a vision and driving solutions through performance and rewards As president of the Unites States of America from 1933 to …
Clinical tips: vaccination for children
As a dentist, Alex Park has given a lot of needles to small children. Here are his tips on making the experience easier for everyone From the 10th of January …
Etiquette
Good manners are what holds our society together, but they can be in short supply in some situations says Angelo Pricolo The way we are expected to behave in various …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Pandora’s box: Paxlovid, prescribing, pharmacists and pandemic This editorial provides practical guidance on identifying and managing drug interactions with …
Franchising: be careful what you’re signing
Does joining a banner group increase your chance of success? And what should you consider before choosing one? We ask the experts Part of the motivation for the formation of …
Clinical tips: Prediabetes
Pharmacists can help identify people who may be at risk of developing diabetes, and help in prevention, writes Jala Moushi Contributing to 11% of Australian deaths in 2018, diabetes is …
The what, how and why of PI insurance
Ensuring you are covered for incidents such as dispensing errors, vaccinations, incorrect clinical advice, statutory and/or regulatory complaints Professional Indemnity Insurance (PI insurance or PII) may seem like an uninteresting …
Book Review: Pharmacist, in Charge
This new book is a reminder that you’re not alone in the stressed, overwhelmed and burnt-out phase of your pharmacy career, writes Jala Moushi Pharmacist, in charge is a little …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Cluster headache in adults Cluster headache is characterised by attacks of very severe, unilateral headache lasting 15–180 minutes, up to eight …
Practice alert: Spikevax for kids
Now that the Moderna Spikevax vaccine has been approved for children 6-11 years, PDL has offered members some advice The ATAGI approval of Moderna Spikevax for the primary vaccination of …