Opinion
Two quick ways to stay motivated
There’s a lot of negativity in the profession at the moment—so how can pharmacists stay motivated? writes Vanessa Lontos Like many pharmacists, a few weeks ago I returned from four …
The King’s speech: the difference between economists and pharmacists
Every King has his Achilles heel, writes Mouhamad Zoghbi… economists and health professionals are degrees apart This king stood with a confidence that shook the pharmacy nation. He didn’t stutter …
What’s your pharmacy’s secret sauce?
Pharmacies will never be able to get ahead without a real point of difference, writes John Cao One lesson that I have taken away from watching the many episodes of …
Don’t choose between discounts and service
Pharmacy no longer need be a ‘discount’ or ‘service’ model. The new ‘optimal pharmacy’ model optimises profits and health outcomes, writes Mouhamad Zoghbi The general consensus between today’s pharmacy leaders …
Direct-to-consumer S3 advertising: it’s time
It’s time to get serious about direct-to-consumer advertising of S3 products, ortherwise known as Pharmacist Only medications, says Dr Deon Schoombie.
Placebos: beneficial, or deceptive?
Are placebos a legitimate tool in helping patients, or is their use unethical or deceptive? wonders Ben Basger The word “placebo” is Latin for “I will please”. Pleasing patients seems …
Practice incentives for pharmacists in general practice: is it time to take the leap?
Manya Angley takes a look at the pharmacist role in general practice—and the road ahead The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC) concluded that 2%–3% of …
Why you need to look beyond pharmacy
It’s all too easy to forget that in business, there’s a whole world outside pharmacy, writes Samantha Kourtis If you own a pharmacy, or you’re a pharmacist manager or pharmacist …
In pharmacy, how big is big enough?
How many square metres is the right size for a retail pharmacy? wonders Mal Scrymgeour Hot Chocolate. Whenever you have hot chocolate you are usually presented with three choices for …
Welcome to the Pharmacy Hunger Games
Pharmacies are now being forced to compete more ferociously than ever: are the odds in your favour? wonders Mouhamad Zoghbi Governments have used the technique of divide and conquer for …
Three ways to build health services in 2016
Building health services in 2016? Here are three tips to help you succeed, writes Vanessa Lontos January is an exciting time in pharmacy. It marks the beginning of a new …
Pharmacy back in the USSR under totalitarian Health Minister
The Government’s desire to control community pharmacy is starting to look dangerously Soviet, writes Peter Feros The Soviet era is long gone, but its spirit felt alive and well as …