Opinion
The eyes: A window to the soul
Communication is key in navigating the pandemic, writes Angelo Pricolo If road rules and parking restrictions are a window into a society and its flexibility (see my recent column ‘La …
Are you ready for e-prescribing?
No matter how small you are, technology makes you mighty, writes Megan Kazantzis E-prescribing is one of the largest and most significant changes the industry has experienced since the computerisation …
Advertising in the 1930s
A Tasmanian news magazine from August 1930 shines a light on advertising claims for medicines of that time, writes Ralph Tapping The Illustrated Tasmanian Mail was a 70-page weekly magazine …
Dealing with epidemics
Ralph Tapping takes a closer look at two relatively recent epidemics that generated fear and apprehension, but also led to vital medical breakthroughs In our last column, we discussed the …
La Tolleranza
Angelo Pricolo examines a more relaxed way to look at life… and the importance of flexibility On a recent holiday to Italy, for the first time with wife and kids, …
Call for a new model of funding
A new pharmacy service payment system is required to support disadvantaged Australians, says pharmacist group With CPA negotiations still underway, the Small Pharmacies Group (SPG) and Rural Pharmacy Network of …
The looming question: who pays?
An Australian S8 first once again raises the question of MBS numbers for pharmacists, writes Angelo Pricolo Patients are the real winners as Victorian pharmacists will become the first in …
‘We’re worried about our families too:’ Stories from the pharmacy frontline
Michael Gray speaks to pharmacists around the country who have faced backlash and who are caring for vulnerable loved ones Logan is six years old and has a rare autoimmune …
‘Pharmacy has proven it is the champion and cornerstone of primary healthcare.’
A pharmacist who got married on the cusp of the COVID-19 crisis has been floored by the courage and commitment of her pharmacy colleagues in the face of intense pressure …
Position vacant
What has Covid-19 shown us? One thing it reveals is Australia’s glaring need for a Chief Pharmacist, says Karalyn Huxhagen For me the biggest and most complex issue that …
An uncertain future
Community pharmacy has repeatedly shown its value as the front line of health in 2020, so why are there question marks over its future, asks Catherine Bronger I’m a very …
Withdrawal is a crisis
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s vital not to lose sight of the needs of patients on opioid replacement therapy, writes Angelo Pricolo Withdrawal from heroin is one of the biggest …