In Depth
A sideline that ‘fits’
Getting the front-of-shop product offering right is critical to a pharmacy business, just as it was 100 years ago It’s July 1926 and the Australasian Journal of Pharmacy’s tip for …
‘It’s important to invest in your pharmacists’
In this episode of the AJP Podcast, Sally Cairnduff explains what it’s like to work for a not-for-profit pharmacy servicing a rural community – and her lessons for the profession …
Research roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest research news The long and winding road of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a chronic disorder of autonomic regulation …
Your EOFY checklist: Streamline, organise and set up for success
The end of the financial year (EOFY) is just around the corner, and for pharmacy owners, wrapping up the year efficiently is key to starting the new financial year on …
The grass is not always greener
It’s not uncommon for people to think someone else’s circumstances are better than their own. But before deciding to ‘jump the fence to greener grass’, you need to fully research …
Beyond teenage breakouts: understanding adult-onset acne
Far from being a cosmetic footnote, adult and menopausal acne is clinically significant, emotionally burdensome, and common in the community, yet it remains poorly recognised and inadequately managed Key points …
Children’s pain: the right advice
Community pharmacists are ideally positioned to provide high-quality, evidence-based guidance on childhood pain management Key points Paracetamol is first-line analgesia for all paediatric ages, while ibuprofen is preferred when an …
Finding the right path
What can an intern learn from their mentor? And what advice and support should a mentor be offering? Sheshtyn Paola finds how two pairs of mentors and mentees approached their …
PDL enters new field of service
PDL to assist widows of its members to secure “fair and reasonable” prices for pharmacy businesses It’s June 1956, and moving, on a recommendation from the Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s …
Breathe easier: asthma care, new guidelines and the role of pharmacy
From improving inhaler technique to helping patients understand treatment guidelines, pharmacists play an essential role in asthma care. Leanne Philpott speaks to a pharmacist and asthma educator about the latest …
It could have been worse
In my previous column, I celebrated arriving safely at work on my bicycle. This is a story of a bike ride that didn’t turn out so well…. As I sit …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest research news Diagnosis and management of irritable bowel syndrome Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder of gut–brain interaction characterised by recurrent abdominal …