In Depth
The question of deregulation
What might happen if supermarkets enter the pharmacy industry? asks Michael Rhodes Much debate has arisen about what happens next in the pharmacy industry and regrettably, some think the current …
Clinical Intervention: a clinical or financial scheme?
This week’s contributor wanted to remain anonymous: here, our Guest Author asks whether the Clinical Intervention scheme should exist in its current form at all A brief overview Let’s begin …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby examines the latest in research news Management of hypertension in an Australian community pharmacy setting – patients’ beliefs and perspectives This article reports on a small qualitative study …
Guild pens open letter on codeine
Here is a list of ways the Pharmacy Guild has worked on the codeine issue, explains Executive Director David Quilty Dear AJP readers I must say that I find it …
Retail tenancy legislation: what are your rights?
Mark Blundell and Shannon Davies take a look at legislated protections for pharmacist tenants In what are challenging economic times, the article published here recently about a landlord being ordered …
Beyond the band-aid: understanding children’s pain
Pharmacists are ideally placed to help children and their parents understand the source and severity of pain as well as presenting options to alleviate it. By Leanne Philpott Much to …
Clinical tips: tinea
There are several very important points to make when advising on tinea treatment, writes Louis Roller Fungal infections (mycosis) are classified according to which part of the body they infect: …
ECP Spotlight: Vikki Speirs
AJP chats with Vikki Speirs, Managing Partner of Hope Island Chempro Chemist, Gold Coast, Qld 1. How long have you been in your role? I have been working here since I …
Does anyone have HMR pharmacists’ back?
Failure to lift the cap on HMRs makes no sense, writes Karalyn Huxhagen The recent discussion about the new Community Pharmacy Agreement rules has fuelled my ire. When I spoke …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Efficacy and safety of tofacitinib monotherapy, tofacitinib with methotrexate, and adalimumab with methotrexate in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (ORAL …
Got pre-diabetes? Here’s five things to eat or avoid to prevent type 2 diabetes
Got pre-diabetes? Here’s five things to eat or avoid to prevent type 2 diabetes Lifestyle changes can prevent full-blown type 2 diabetes. from www.shutterstock.com.au Clare Collins, University of Newcastle and …
ECP Spotlight: Danielle Dam
AJP chats with Danielle Dam, Pharmacist-in-Charge at Nick Logan Pharmacist Advice in Artarmon, NSW 1. What is your role and how long have you been there? I began working here in 2010 …