In Depth
The supergroup factor
AJP editor Chris Brooker reflects on what the rise of the super banner group may mean to community pharmacy Crosby, Stills and Nash (and Young, though he was better than …
Clinical tips: weight loss
Pharmacists can help as patients consider weight management in the New Year, write Dr Esther Lau and Professor Lisa Nissen The statistics are sobering—Australia is one of the fattest nations …
The year in review: Winners and losers in the penalty rate debate
The Fair Work Commission’s (FWC) decision to reduce penalty rates continues to be contentious, particularly for pharmacy assistants—we look at what unfolded this year The FWC’s decision, which came after …
Working with a purpose
Pharmacy is about more than just dollars and cents… it can also involve supporting people during their toughest times By Curtis Ruhnau It was on a Thursday in our pharmacy …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Deprescribing antihyperglycemic agents in older persons This guideline provides practical recommendations for making decisions about deprescribing antihyperglycemic agents. Deprescribing …
Five travel health myths
In the third of our series looking at the health risks posed by different countries and continents, we discuss five travel health myths and nine items pharmacies should stock 5 …
An unscheduled dilemma
In the first of our series of reviews of the biggest issues facing pharmacy in 2017, Megan Haggan looks at the fraught issue of the codeine upschedule There’s no doubt …
Come fly with me
The second of a three part trip around the world to learn about the unique health risks posed by different countries and continents, and how to prepare for them Even the …
You’re not doing it right!
What is the most common mistake being made by nearly all pharmacies, asks Sarah Rendell from Peak Strategies As an owner of a business one of the most important skills …
Come fly with me
The first of a three part trip around the world to learn about the unique health risks posed by different countries and continents, and how to prepare for them Idyllic sandy …
Clinical tips: quit smoking
Pharmacists have a strong but complex role in helping patients kick the habit, writes Jarrod McMaugh Smoking tobacco in any form is probably the most important preventable cause of serious …
Staff Spotlight: Amanda Horiniak
We speak with SHPA’s Resident of the Year for 2017 1. Where do you currently work and what is your role? I am currently working as a psychiatry pharmacist at The …