In Depth
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Primary and Secondary Raynaud Raynaud phenomenon, a vascular disorder affecting the small arteries and arterioles of the extremities, is characterized by …
‘Get in front of the curve’
Pharmacy owners need to “start controlling their destiny” when it comes to lease negotiations and engage with landlords early, Lease1 director, Phil Chapman says Competitive activity in the retail rental …
dRx series: Deprescribing sedative hypnotics in older people
Amy Page and Amanda Quek
Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page take a look at sedative hypnotics in older people Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended to achieve improved health …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Impacts of vaping on children and young people This systematic review identified that vaping has significant short and medium-term adverse health …
A disputed title
Unforeseen technical difficulties in the production of evidence have led the proprietors of this masthead to withdraw action restraining a rival from using the title It is September 1886 and …
25 Years of remembering, reflecting and taking action
On the 25th International Overdose Awareness Day, an expert panel presented confronting numbers and messages, and there is a call for pharmacy to play its part International Overdose Awareness Day …
Preparing for the allergy season
With allergic rhinitis cases often ramping up during the spring season, Sheshtyn Paola speaks with two award-winning community pharmacists about how to prepare KEY POINTS: Allergic rhinitis is a common …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Interventions to optimize medication management in older adults In this umbrella review of systematic reviews, pharmacist-led and multidisciplinary medication reviews showed …
Women’s midlife health: more than menopause
Menopause may be a common reason for women to seek advice, but it shouldn’t be the only conversation. Midlife offers a valuable opportunity to assess future health risks, encourage prevention …
Mind the gap: Pharmacy’s role in heart health
Most first heart attacks are preventable, yet too many Australians remain unaware of the risk until it’s too late. From opportunistic screening to post-discharge support, where can pharmacists make the …
Tackling wellness: Medicine 3.0
Pharmacists are well positioned to support the evolution in preserving health through preventive care, evidence-based complementary medicine advice, lifestyle counselling and personalised approaches to medicine optimisation KEY POINTS The Medicine …
The spectre of supermarket pharmacy resurfaces
An Australian think tank has released a proposal that the Community Pharmacy Agreements be abolished, along with the ownership and location rules On 13 July 2026, the Grattan Institute published …