In Depth
Agenda Setters: Rhonda Clifford
Voted by readers of AJP as the ninth leading Agenda Setter in pharmacy, Rhonda Clifford is passionate about the profession’s future A highly-respected pharmacy academic, Rhonda says she is “committed …
Clinical tips: HIV/AIDS
Jarrod McMaugh takes a look at Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, stigma and why new AIDS cases are rarer than in the past In Australia, an estimated 25,000 people are living with HIV, …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Patient-centered care interventions to reduce the inappropriate prescription and use of benzodiazepines and z-drugs A systematic review of 20 studies has …
Could Trump’s latest plan see meds prices jump in Australia?
Donald Trump’s plan to bring down the skyrocketing cost of prescription medication in the US has potential to see prices increase in other parts of the world, writes Matthew Bellgrove …
Capital gains
What determines a pharmacy’s capitalisation rate? Natalie Sirianni explains Pharmacy businesses are valued using the Capitalisation of Future Maintainable Earnings methodology. This means that mathematically there are two factors in …
Agenda Setters: Erica Tong
A prominent voice for advancing the role of hospital pharmacists, Erica Tong was voted by AJP readers as the ninth leading Agenda Setter in pharmacy Erica Tong is a highly …
Pharmacy’s sporting heroes
We take a look at some pharmacists who have made a name for themselves on the sporting field Jane Crafter Golf champion Jane Crafter was a pharmacist for three years …
Clinical tips: skin cancer
Louis Roller takes an in-depth look at skin cancer Approximately two in three Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the time they are 70, with more than 750,000 …
Getting with the program: pharmacy and the environment
It’s one of the greatest issues of our time, but if you look around the pharmacy landscape, environmental issues hardly rate a mention. However, a dedicated band of pharmacists are …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Effects of vitamin D supplementation on musculoskeletal health A systematic review and meta-analysis suggests that vitamin D supplementation does not prevent …
An offer they can’t refuse
What are the 8 factors you should consider when making an offer for a pharmacy? Natalie Sirianni explains Buying a pharmacy is usually a very exciting time in your pharmacy …
Taking a stand
Should pharmacy adopt a stronger position on environmental issues? AJP editor Chris Brooker argues that the time is right for pharmacy to take a stand Recent weeks have seen a …