In Depth
Everyone can be an effective advocate for vaccination: here’s how
Jessica Kaufman, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and Margie Danchin, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, take a look at how everyone can spread the pro-vaccination message The World Health Organisation (WHO) has named …
Research Roundup
COPD treatments; celecoxib; HRT and risk of venous thromboembolism… Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Dual combination therapy versus long‐acting bronchodilators alone for COPD A …
Smooth sailing or a wild ride?
As community pharmacy sails into a new reality, Bruce Annabel and Mal Scrymgeour present their top five initiatives that will help you innovate, thrive and survive With our 2018 Christmas …
The extra mile
Always going the extra mile for patients and being open every day of the year has proven a successful formula for Wilkinson’s Pharmacy, Burnie, the sixth of our 2019 Pharmacy …
A pill for loneliness? If only it were that simple
Christina Victor, Brunel University London, takes a look at loneliness and its medicalisation Loneliness affects people of all ages, young as much as old. It’s now seen as so serious it’s …
Clinical tips: swallowing difficulties
Pharmacists are well placed to spot swallowing trouble early and to help manage the problem as part of a health care team, write Carlene McMaugh and Jarrod McMaugh Pharmacists will …
Refugee pharmacist making her voice heard
Pharmacists have an enormous capacity for doing good and making a difference in the lives of people who come in our doors, says Veronica Nou Veronica Nou, 37, a pharmacist …
A passion for process
Focusing on processes and procedures has led to a novel workflow that has led Terry White Chemmart Mount Gravatt to be our fifth Pharmacy of the Year 2019 finalist A …
Around the clock service
Putting aside immediate returns but ensuring long-term sustainability has been a successful strategy for Hardings 24-hour Pharmacy in Brisbane, our fourth Pharmacy of the Year finalist A major financial investment …
Hitting the target
A targeted community engagement program, incorporating allied health professionals, is key to ensuring best patient outcomes for Pharmacy 777 Glengarry, the third of our 2019 Pharmacy of the Year finalists …
Looking to the future
Despite the plethora of online information, when it comes to children’s health parents will often seek the trusted advice of their local pharmacist Looking after a sick child or infant …
Putting the community first
Strong links to their local community are a priority for Flannery’s Pharmacy, Forbes, the second in our series of 2019 Pharmacy of the Year finalists The ongoing shortage of doctors …