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Mobility matters: reframing osteoarthritis care in pharmacy practice
Join leading experts Joyce McSwan, Professor David Hunter and Nicolette Ellis as they explore how pharmacists can play a pivotal role in keeping Australians moving through evidence-based osteoarthritis care. Unpack …
Unexplained threatened miscarriage
Caring for women experiencing miscarriage requires time, empathy, and clear communication. By answering their questions sensibly and safely, the pharmacist can significantly improve the patient’s experience and trust in her …
Nicotine vaping products in smoking cessation: a guide for pharmacists
The battle against tobacco smoking in Australia continues. Pharmacists now play a pivotal role in helping adults safely access and use therapeutic nicotine vaping products, offering guidance on choosing the …
Reflect and reset—before the first jab
USING THE PDL RISK MANAGEMENT GUIDE FOR PHARMACISTS This series introduces pharmacists to the PDL Risk Management Guide for Pharmacists, and how it can be used in everyday pharmacy practice …
Taking the ache out of body pain: MSK pain management with OTC ibuprofen
As expanded pharmacist services roll out across the country, we discuss a pharmacist-led, biopsychosocial approach to managing mild, acute musculoskeletal (MSK) pain and inflammation, and look at how to optimise …
Vitamin D: what is it, and why is it important?
Back to Basics with Peter Carroll The aim of this series of articles is to revisit and discuss some fundamental pharmacological, physiological and therapeutic concepts with the overall objective of …
Supporting pregnant women with or at risk of pre-eclampsia: a pharmacist’s guide
Pharmacists play a key role in identifying women at high risk of pre-eclampsia, supporting adherence to preventive therapies, and ensuring the safety and appropriate use of medicines in pregnancy. By …
How to navigate the cannabis labyrinth—medicinal and/or recreational: Part 1
This is the first of a two-part review on cannabis that aims to address a number of education gaps in relation to the lack of clarity on individual product formulation, …
Introducing AJP Accredited CPD
From March 2026, the AJP will publish CPD activities that meet a rigorous review process known as AJP Accredited CPD The AJP is a well-established and trusted provider of high-quality …
Navigating risk in modern day pharmacy practice
PDL pharmacists discuss the benefits of proactive risk management including tools to improve practice in today’s pharmacy. Presented by Claire Bekema, PDL Professional Officer and Amy Minion, Lead Pharmacist …
Beyond the jab: building vaccine confidence through post-vaccination care conversations
Are misconceptions driving more people away from vaccination than we realise? Community pharmacists are in a unique position to address questions, support decision-making, and strengthen vaccine confidence during engagement opportunities …
Navigating the Special Access Scheme and Section 19A: a practical guide for pharmacists
The Special Access Scheme (SAS) and Section 19A (S19A) provisions enable pharmacists to supply unapproved or temporarily approved medicines to help address unmet patient need. This article explains the associated …