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The vaping conundrum
“The key points about vaping (e-cigarettes) can be easily summarised. If you smoke, vaping is much safer; if you don’t smoke, don’t vape” — Professor Chris Whitty, chief medical officer …
Sharing a long history: the AJP and pharmacy
For 140 years, the AJP has documented the history of pharmacy in Australia. Its purpose has always been, and remains, to support pharmacists and the profession of pharmacy Here is …
Across ages and destinations: how pharmacists strengthen vaccine uptake
From dispelling myths and addressing hesitancy to providing reminders and administering, pharmacists are playing an increasingly important role in vaccinations The Covid-19 pandemic marked a turning point for pharmacy-based vaccination …
The hot truth about menopause
From myth-busting to evidence-based guidance, there are many ways pharmacists can support women through the confusion and complexity of the menopause transition Key points There are more than 90 recognised …
Levelling up your services for kids
Children require distinct, tailored healthcare all year round. The Australian Capital Territory’s Community Pharmacist of the Year explains how to develop child-friendly professional services Key points Children’s health conditions often …
Managing heartburn and GLP-1s
The widespread uptake of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists has brought a new wave of gastrointestinal complaints to the pharmacy counter In recent years, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists have …
2025: a year for growth and change – part two
The second part of our look back at the news and events that shaped the profession in 2025 JULY • Pharmacists who have completed relevant training, in both Queensland and …
2025: a year for growth and change
The first part of our look back at the news and events that shaped the profession in 2025 JANUARY • From 1 January, Community Service Obligation (CSO) wholesalers received a …
The vaping conundrum
“The key points about vaping (e-cigarettes) can be easily summarised. If you smoke, vaping is much safer; if you don’t smoke, don’t vape.” — Professor Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer …
From fad to fact: helping patients navigate the weight loss journey
Weight management isn’t just about calorie counting and willpower. It can be a complex interplay of physiology, psychology and pharmacotherapy, and pharmacists are on the front line Losing weight, whether …
The 2025 Pharmacy Ambassadors
Who have our readers nominated as the pharmacists who are doing the most to promote the profession in 2025? We asked our readers to help us identify pharmacists who are …
Gout: it’s time to rethink the most misunderstood arthritis
New evidence confirms what rheumatologists have long known, that genetics, and not lifestyle, is the main driver of this painful and chronic condition, writes Leanne Philpott Gout is a painful …