Opinion
Should EC be a taboo subject?
Do pharmacists feel EC is a responsible choice? asks Dr Philip Goldstone In November and December 2016, we surveyed pharmacists in an effort to investigate pharmacists’ awareness and understanding of …
The future of prescription reminder services
Could bio sensors and gaming be part of the future of medicines adherence? asks Stephenie Shea For the past few years, it seems every major pharmacy group has offered a …
How well do you understand EC?
Dr Philip Goldstone takes a look at awareness and understanding of emergency contraception among pharmacists In November and December 2016, we surveyed pharmacists in an effort to investigate pharmacists’ awareness …
Pharmacist knowledge of ovulation and pregnancy risk
Let’s talk about sex (with pharmacists), writes Dr Philip Goldstone In Australia, over 66% of women use some form of contraception1. Unfortunately, no form of contraception is 100% effective and …
How to activate your patients
You’ve heard of activated almonds… but what are activated patients? Dr Angel Gonzalez takes a look On average chronic patients make up 25% of the population of most developed countries …
Identifying the opportunity
Community pharmacy needs to embrace screening and risk assessment, says PSA national president Joe Demarte Screening and risk assessment is a new and emerging health related area that community pharmacy …
Maximising your DAA business
Even if you think you can’t grow it more, there are ways to increase your DAA business, writes Stephenie Shea As traditional pharmacy revenue streams decline in value, community pharmacies …
Paternalistic attitudes outdated in sexual health
When it comes to sexual health, making access easier matters, writes Dr Mitchell Tanner Stigma Health thanks the authors of this piece for reviewing our new service and we do …
Sex, stigma and disruption
Disruptive technology can help improve the patient experience, write Liam Murphy and Jackie Eyles There is no denying that the status quo of current healthcare practice is in the grip …
Where are all the pharmacists?
With numbers of pharmacists apparently growing across Australia, Sue Muller wonders where they are all hiding As I was scrolling through the pages of the AJP, morning coffee in hand, …
Keeping it private
Pharmacies must comply with strict laws aimed at maintaining the privacy of the information in their control, say Jayr Teng, solicitor and Kellie Dell’Oro, principal at Meridian Lawyers. A pharmacy’s …
Obesity: it doesn’t have to be this way
Health professionals need a patient perspective on obesity, writes Susan Beth Health professionals understand the detrimental effects obesity has on the bodies of their patients. From high blood pressure to …