In Depth
Moving beyond turf wars
Sniping and insults from GP representatives will not stop advocacy for evidence-based role expansion of pharmacists to deliver more accessible healthcare, writes Anthony Tassone The decision by delegates at the recent …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Patient considerations in the treatment of COPD: focus on the new combination inhaler fluticasone furoate/umeclidinium/vilanterol The pharmacological treatment for stable COPD …
Minutes and seconds lead to dollars & sense
How can you add two and a half minutes to your customer’s experience, and benefit your business? Glenn Guilfoyle explains The Next Level Australian service standard industry data reveals that …
Making bone health a priority
With 1.2 million Australians affected by osteoporosis, pharmacists can play a key role in encouraging people to make bone health a higher priority, writes Leanne Philpott Osteoporosis is a common, …
Clinical tips: substance abuse disorder
Substance abuse disorder isn’t just about opioids or illicit drugs, writes Karalyn Huxhagen When we think of substances that are abused we mainly consider illicit drugs and medications such as …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Developing a measure of polypharmacy appropriateness in primary care A systematic review and expert consensus study has identified 12 implicit indicators …
Bringing in the next generation of pharmacy owners
John Thornett takes a look at finding the right partner to join your pharmacy business Most of you will all remember the time you first bought into a pharmacy. The …
“On the ground, day in and day out”
In our latest Staff Spotlight, AJP chats with Michael Troy, managing partner of two pharmacies in South Grafton, on the north coast of NSW 1. Tell us about your pharmacy background. …
Clinical tips: cholesterol
Louis Roller takes a look at cholesterol, its types and the risks posed by LDL-C Cholesterol is a fatty substance that is carried around the body in the blood. The …
Changing the script for residential care
Will paperless scripts impact the services pharmacies offer to residential care facilities? Anthony Tassone says changes are needed if pharmacy is to avoid legal and financial issues The middle of …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Effectiveness of Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors and Memantine in Treating the Cognitive Symptoms of Dementia Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (AChEIs) and memantine are commonly used …
What’s in a name?
Words count. While the saying is ‘talk is cheap’, what you say and how you say it can actually mean a lot, writes Chris Brooker In today’s world we’re being …