Opinion
We’ve got an adherence problem. What are we doing about it?
Medicines adherence needs a multi-pronged approach, writes Tal Rapke According to a 2003 report by the World Health Organization into medication adherence, approximately 50 per cent of patients with chronic …
Sildenafil to be supplied without prescription in the UK: should Australia do the same?
In Australia, some men are at increased risk of harm because they rely on access to counterfeit medicines, says Nial Wheate Nial Wheate, Senior Lecturer and BPharm Coordinator, University of Sydney Last …
Making the most of your intern year
The completion of a pharmacy degree is no small feat, and graduates should be ready to hit the ground running in the next milestone, writes Tim Roberts As pharmacy schools …
How new codeine laws will affect our rural communities
Rural and regional pharmacists need to act now to smoothe the codeine upschedule transition, writes Steven Kastrinakis From 1 February 2018, medicines containing codeine will no longer be available from …
Building the momentum
Revisiting a busy year in pharmacy can help continue the momentum for change and development, says Kristin Michaels This week Australia’s largest scientific pharmacy conference provides a timely moment to …
The wrong decision?
Some thoughts on the proposed rescheduling of OTC Codeine-containing products to Prescription Only, by Professor Peter Carroll In the current debate regarding the proposed rescheduling of over the counter (OTC) …
Opinion: Why we need a National Poisons Law
Prescribers and pharmacists have their time wasted trying to negotiate the red tape for their patients, writes Andrew Tooms Introduction We have in Australia six States that at federation in …
The peak time for asthma
Act now to help your patients with asthma navigate allergy season, writes Stephenie Shea  Asthma is a common chronic condition of the airways, where one in nine Australians are affected—that’s …
Why pharmacy must embrace technology
New technologies offer a lot to the emerging generation of young pharmacists, writes Shefali Parekh We are well and truly in the digital age, and technology has a lot to …
4 things to know about the media
Have you ever wondered about how the media works, or how stories are picked and framed? Here are some answers This week Dove was blasted online for featuring a Nigerian …
Pharmacy in any direction
Whether you’re a first year student, have just finished your degree, or have over 30 years’ experience, it can’t be denied that the pharmacy world is changing, writes Sandra Minas …
Opinion: Why are pharmacists referred to as ‘script monkeys’?
Pharmacists are accessible, qualified and highly skilled – so why are they referred to as ‘script monkeys’, asks Geoff March The role of a community pharmacist has traditionally focused on supplying …