In Depth
Clinical tips: hypertension
Louis Roller examines the ways in which pharmacists can help prevent and manage hypertension Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a long term medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated. …
At the pointy end
The 2017 flu season is nearly upon us, but this time pharmacy is ready to play a greater role than ever before. Megan Haggan investigates This year follows the two …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Urate-Lowering Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Gout Flare Gout is characterized by intense pain and inflammation resulting …
The right service model
How to get professional service right in six easy steps. Glenn Guilfoyle explains (part 2) Click here for part one of this article Step 4 – do another observational, manual sample count …
Professional services vs professional service
How to get professional service right in six easy steps. Glenn Guilfoyle explains A recent AJP article, We take a look at 12 key business-related findings and statistics from the 2016 UTS:Pharmacy Barometer, …
Losing our bottle
Whatever happened to those fancy dispensary stock bottles that were so familiar sixty years ago, asks Ralph Tapping? The Whittal Tatum & Co jars and bottles, with their glass labels, …
Clinical tips: Falls risk and pharmacy
Pharmacists need to consider the multiple factors in falls risk, writes Jarrod McMaugh As the most accessible health professionals, pharmacists encounter a lot of people who are at risk of …
How to activate your patients
You’ve heard of activated almonds… but what are activated patients? Dr Angel Gonzalez takes a look On average chronic patients make up 25% of the population of most developed countries …
Research roundup
Debbie Rigby examines the latest research news Faecal microbiota transplantation for recurrent Clostridum difficile infection Faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) has become routine in managing recurrent C. difficile infection (CDI) refractory …
The right level of interest?
How are the current low interest rates impacting on the pharmacy business sales market? Natalie Sirianni explains At its last meeting on Tuesday 4 April 2017, the Reserve Bank of …
Of pomades & bear’s grease
Modern manscaped metrosexuals were not the first to males to use complex cosmetics. Ralph Tapping explores historic examples of male hair-care products Bear’s grease was popular in England from the …
Clinical tips: heart health
Pharmacists should be expected to advise on how medicines and lifestyle impact heart health, writes Louis Roller Cardiovascular disease continues to have a major effect on the health of Australians …