In Depth
Getting the right mix: pharmacy salaries and lifestyle under the microscope
Growth in pharmacists’ salaries continues, even though the pace of pay increases is slowing, writes Nick O’Donoghue. However, new career options are opening up There were some mixed results for …
Pharmacy workforce: what you said
The recent Raven’s Recruitment survey and careers summit attracted a lot of comments from our daily newsletter readers Here’s a selection of readers’ comments: “Sometimes I feel like we in …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest research Practical guidance for stopping glucocorticoids Effective management of glucocorticoid discontinuation requires a careful approach to avoid adrenal insufficiency and withdrawal symptoms, …
WA Pharmacy Forum 2025
Earlier this morning, the Peak Strategies team swapped their desks for name badges, coffee cups, and a whole lot of pharmacy talk at one of the highlights of our calendar, …
Flashback Friday: VD spread vies with measles
Public health measures are failing to slow the spread of venereal disease It’s August 1975 and the Australian Journal of Pharmacy is reporting that efforts to curb rising rates of …
GP pharmacists have entered the chat
Pharmacists working in general practice are no longer an anomaly—they’re being actively sought after as the concept reaches a “tipping point” in its evolution. Megan Haggan reports on the latest …
Two things happened
Major decisions can either throw life into chaos or promote a bout of relaxation and self-reflection. Angelo Pricolo experienced both recently Two things happened last month that I vowed would …
Research roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Trajectory of the body weight after drug discontinuation in the treatment of anti-obesity medications Recent evidence indicates that after …
A guide to a business planning workshop with your team
Business planning is important for any pharmacy owner because it provides a clear direction for a business to follow, Peak Strategies’ practice manager, Victoria Le, writes Like travelling to a …
Battle of the banners: Who has grown the most in two years?
Australia’s biggest banner groups have been on a mergers and acquisitions spree in the past couple of years, as the industry adjusts following Covid and in the face of increasing …
Flashback Friday: Cocaine a dangerous drug
Court quashes possession conviction of man with a mixture of cocaine and phenacetin It’s August 1925 and the Australasian Journal of Pharmacy is questioning the wisdom a court’s decision to …
Choosing the correct treatment path
Allergic rhinitis is one of the most common presentations in a pharmacy, and statistics show its prevalence is growing. Unfortunately, there is substantial evidence that it is not being correctly …