In Depth
Clinical tips: depression
Louis Roller lists 10 pharmacist counselling points for people with depression “If there be a hell on earth, it is to be found in a melancholy man’s heart.” —Robert Burton, …
Staff Spotlight
Former NAPSA president Shefali Parekh describes her experience six months into her pharmacy internship 1. When and where did you graduate from pharmacy? I graduated from Griffith University in Gold …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Chronic use of tramadol after acute pain episode In this large study of USA of administrative claims data, people receiving tramadol …
Weekly Dose: Krokodil, the Russian ‘flesh-eating’ drug, makes a rare appearance in Australia
What is “Krokodil,” and should Australian health stakeholders be worried? asks Julaine Allan from Charles Sturt University A young man recently turned up at a rural drug and alcohol service …
One touch is all you need
The deadline is approaching for the new Single Touch Payroll system and small businesses must be prepared, says Alex King Small businesses – those with fewer than 20 employees – …
Clinical tips: statins and cholesterol
Just how much benefit is there in giving statins for secondary prevention for those 80 and over? wonders Ben Basger Do you have patients taking statins who have aged into …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Antidepressants in the elderly Response to antidepressants in the elderly varies widely from 45% to 80%, compared with 35% …
Clinical tips: common ailments
So-called minor ailments can have a significant impact on patients’ lives, writes Carlene McMaugh Common ailments are those conditions that a person would reasonably be expected to self-treat on their …
‘Cooking is compounding—a batch sheet is just a recipe in my head.’
AJP exclusive: We chat with Ben Trobbiani, SA pharmacist and current contestant on MasterChef Adelaide pharmacist Ben Trobbiani, 24, has traded in his pharmacist coat for a chef’s apron to …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Thunderstorm-triggered asthma: what we know so far Thunderstorm-triggered asthma (TA) is the occurrence of acute asthma attacks immediately following a thunderstorm. …
Pharmacy market update
Has the federal election had any impact on the pharmacy real estate market? Natalie Sirianni looks at the current situation As we near the completion of the 2019 financial year, …
Clinical tips: diabetes
Carlene McMaugh takes a look at the latest medicines used to help manage diabetes Medicines used to assist in the treatment of diabetes have expanded considerably in recent years as …