Opinion
Presenting new ideas and novel solutions
Performance enhancement, buprenorphine, pill testing, alcohol abuse and awards: Angelo Pricolo reviews the APP 2025 harm minimisation stream The harm minimisation session at APP2025 opened new ways of thinking and …
Stepping up to advocate for change
Today is Thank Your Pharmacist Day, and PSA national president Fei Sim says the profession should be ‘front and centre’ in all health policy discussions By Associate Professor Fei Sim, …
Facing the hard choice
From the 1978 Mardi Gras to today: the risks of activism as a pharmacist. By Deni Salmon, founder of the Queer Pharmacists of Australia group At around 10 p.m. on …
‘Canberra policy bubble no fix for cost of living’
Interest rate relief is great, but it doesn’t touch the sides of the cost-of-living crisis… and if you’re renting, it’s unlikely to make much difference at all, writes Guild national …
Community pharmacy ready to play leading role in efforts to eliminate HIV by 2030
Collaborative whole-of-health-system effort, with pharmacists playing a key role, will be key to eliminating bloodborne viruses and STIs, writes Guild national president, Professor Trent Twomey In 2015, The Hon Michael …
Readers react: ‘This decision will shift the pharmacy industry’s landscape’
Pharmacists voice concern over competition watchdog green lighting Sigma’s Chemist Warehouse merger Pharmacists are questioning the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC’s) decision not to oppose the proposed $8.8 billion …
A career altering change
The workforce situation for pharmacists who are mothers or expectant mothers remains fraught. Carlene McMaugh reflects on her experiences, both positive and negative, as a mother and a pharmacist Many …
Diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging…what is it?
Ayomide Ogundipe takes a look at partnering with students to foster diversity inclusion and belonging in curriculum and culture Diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging are increasingly recognised by health professions …
Banner group leads the way
Priceline franchise bolsters indifferent Wesfarmers FY result, says finance industry analyst Mike Taylor The Priceline franchise has helped drive Wesfarmers’ Health division to be a stand-out performer for the big …
‘I was not okay:’ burnout expert
Dr Karlee Johnston opens up about her own experience with burnout, and how a colleague started a difficult but vital conversation Recently, I have been talking to different health professional …
Unlocking the next step of your pharmacy career
Have you ever wondered what lies beyond the counter? David Tong provides tips on transitioning from pharmacy to the pharmaceutical industry As pharmacists, we have long been pillars of the …
Seven ways to get started in HMRs
You’re accredited and you’re keen to get started doing medicines reviews, but how do you actually go about it? Brett Currie, Karalyn Huxhagen and Angus Thompson have some pointers One …