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The year in review: Winners and losers in the penalty rate debate
The Fair Work Commission’s (FWC) decision to reduce penalty rates continues to be contentious, particularly for pharmacy assistants—we look at what unfolded this year The FWC’s decision, which came after …
Five travel health myths
In the third of our series looking at the health risks posed by different countries and continents, we discuss five travel health myths and nine items pharmacies should stock 5 …
An unscheduled dilemma
In the first of our series of reviews of the biggest issues facing pharmacy in 2017, Megan Haggan looks at the fraught issue of the codeine upschedule There’s no doubt …
Come fly with me
The second of a three part trip around the world to learn about the unique health risks posed by different countries and continents, and how to prepare for them Even the …
Come fly with me
The first of a three part trip around the world to learn about the unique health risks posed by different countries and continents, and how to prepare for them Idyllic sandy …
Thinking of taking opioids for low back pain? Here’s what you need to know
Thinking of taking opioids for low back pain? Here’s what you need to know When it comes to treating low back pain, opioids have many risks and few benefits. Shutterstock …
Unsafe, stressed and overworked
A study has shone a spotlight on stress in the pharmacy profession— and found stress levels comparable to those experienced by other health professionals Half of Australia’s pharmacists are dissatisfied …
No, you shouldn’t eat your placenta, here’s why
No, you shouldn’t eat your placenta, here’s why Humans and underwater animals are the only mammals that don’t eat their placentas. from www.shutterstock.com Bryony McNeill, Deakin University In almost all …
The importance of nutrition to your eyes
Why eyesight is getting weaker due to modern lifestyle habits, and the role nutrition plays in maintaining good vision We usually focus on our heart, muscles and bone health but …
Get inspired
The second part of our series exploring the range of specialty career opportunities available to pharmacists In the August issue of the AJP, we looked at 15 potential career paths for …
Dying a good death: what we need from drugs that are meant to end life
Dying a good death: what we need from drugs that are meant to end life Betty Chaar, University of Sydney and Sami Isaac, University of Sydney Generally speaking, health care …
Why filters are not “safer”
Filters: a cigarette engineering hoax that harms both smokers and the environment Filters were engineered to make cigarettes taste better, and seem safer. from www.shutterstock.com Kathryn Barnsley, University of Tasmania …