In Depth
Sir John solves Guild problem
It’s 1975 and Australia is in the middle of a constitutional crisis, but Sir John Kerr’s controversial move may solve an issue for the Guild “The argument between the federal government and …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Optimising pharmacological management of the febrile child Fever in children is a regulated physiological response with a protective role, not a …
Pharmacy prices set to rise: survey
Proprietors and aspiring owners expect prices to increase in 2026, a market sentiment survey reveals The latest Attain Pharmacy Market Sentiment Survey shows almost three-quarters of respondents believe pharmacy prices will rise …
The 2025 Pharmacy Ambassadors
Who have our readers nominated as the pharmacists who are doing the most to promote the profession in 2025? We asked our readers to help us identify pharmacists who are …
A day in the life of an ACOP
From meeting with GPs to reviewing medications and vaccinating residents, three Aged Care On-site Pharmacists share a regular day in this “new and fresh” career pathway Esther Hernandez HMR & …
Brandy for the sick
It’s November 1945, and calls are being made for pharmacists to have access to emergency supplies of brandy. A letter from the Minister for Trade and Customs, Senator RV Keane responding to a …
dRx series: deprescribing diabetes medicines in older people
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page take a deep dive into deprescribing medicines for the treatment of diabetes Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended to …
‘I strongly believe you can have the most amazing career in the Outback’
Our Q+A with pharmacy owner Laura Stewart and pharmacist Shaylee Mills on what sets their team apart The AJP sat down with pharmacy owner Laura Stewart and pharmacist Shaylee Mills …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Cardiovascular Effects and Tolerability of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists A large systematic review and meta-analysis has shown that GLP-1 RAs …
Gout: it’s time to rethink the most misunderstood arthritis
New evidence confirms what rheumatologists have long known, that genetics, and not lifestyle, is the main driver of this painful and chronic condition, writes Leanne Philpott Gout is a painful …
What does burnout feel like?
Pharmacist burnout expert Karlee Johnston shares her experience mentoring a colleague with burnout… and talks about why it still so often flies under the radar There is now ample data …
Flashback Friday: The cry of substitution
It’s 1895, and the AJP has a question to ask of the colonies’ pharmacists: are they being rough on medicines manufacturers? We began our England report in November 1895 by …