In Depth
Biosimilars: not just a generic
New biosimilars are set to flood into the Australian market over the next several years as patents on biologics expire… but significant concerns remain about switching A steep learning curve …
Clinical tips: Ramadan
Pharmacists can work together with Muslims observing Ramadan to advise on best use of medicines and managing conditions, write Jarrod McMaugh and Fizza Mahmood Ramadan is a month when Muslims …
Every cancer patient should be prescribed exercise medicine
Every cancer patient should be prescribed exercise medicine Most doctors and nurses agree exercise is beneficial but don’t routinely prescribe exercise as part of their patients’ cancer treatment plan. Photo …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Therapeutic effects of Cannabis and cannabinoids This comprehensive review of recent medical literature concludes that there is conclusive or substantial evidence …
Clinical tips: lupus
Louis Roller takes a look at the types of lupus, its causes and treatments Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect many different parts of the body. There …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Comparative effectiveness of extended-release naltrexone versus buprenorphine-naloxone for opioid relapse prevention (X:BOT) A 24-week randomised controlled, comparative effectiveness trial …
Moving forward
Glenn Guilfoyle and Joyce McSwan explain how to leverage your forward pharmacy services to help your patients with pain through the recent regulatory changes The sensational events of the cricket …
Clinical tips: hypertension in older people
Ben Basger takes a look at hypertension, its causes and the risks it poses What do we know about hypertension in older people? We know that there is a marked …
New blood pressure guidelines may make millions anxious
Could recent recommendations to lower the threshold for diagnosing patients with high blood pressure harm the newly diagnosed? Katy Bell, University of Sydney; Amir Qaseem, Thomas Jefferson University; Jenny Doust, …
Staff Spotlight
AJP chats with Dr Janet Sluggett, PSA’s SA/NT Pharmacist of the Year 1. Where and when did you graduate in pharmacy? I completed a BPharm(Hons) at the University of South …
Everybody needs good neighbours!
Strong relationships in your life, are not built overnight, the same goes for your pharmacy and its relationships with their local community, says Sarah Rendell. If we look at it …
Clinical tips: Cystic Fibrosis
There is no cure for Cystic Fibrosis, but treatment can slow its progression, writes Louis Roller Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder that predominantly affects the lungs, but also the pancreas, liver, kidneys, and intestine. Long-term issues …