In Depth
Why pharmacists and dentists need to work together
Dr Alex Park writes on the importance of expanding community pharmacy’s role in oral health—from research to PSA25 to the Queensland pilot Oral health is often called the ‘forgotten’ part …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Australasian Bronchiolitis Guideline: 2025 Update Bronchiolitis is an acute respiratory condition generally occurring seasonally in winter months, most often …
Don’t just be an accidental hero
Many pharmacies that seem outwardly successful might be skating on thin ice. Are you implementing the necessary strategies for sustained, deserved success? Steven Bradbury is a four-time Australian Olympian who …
Soothing the smallest patients: helping parents and caregivers navigate children’s pain
Providing dosing advice, calm reassurance, and trusted guidance, pharmacists are vital allies in managing children’s pain safely and effectively From teething toddlers to tumbles that turn into an “ouch”, pain …
Flashback Friday: drugstores as youth community centres?
It’s 1945, and the AJP is wondering what its readers think about introducing US-style drugstores with soda fountains And it being August of 1945, the AJP was jubilant at the …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Understanding how sleep disorders are managed in people with asthma In this scoping review, for individuals with obstructive sleep apnoea and …
The top 10: pharmacy history
Which of our weekly pharmacy history columns were our readers looking at in the first half of the year? Every Friday in the AJP daily newsletter we look back at …
Research roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists and Risk for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes In a UK population-based cohort …
Family pharmacies: where heart meets structure
Why the right business structure matters – now and into the future, Peak Strategies’ practice manager, Victoria Le, explains Australia’s small business sector is powered by families, and in pharmacy, …
Leading the way: professional services
Two pharmacy owners. Two case studies. We look at how Swarup Afsar and Kristina Fox are implementing professional services and changing the face of pharmacy. By Sheshtyn Paola SWARUP AFSAR, …
Flashback Friday: Building friendship – the value of service
It’s July 1955, and pharmacists are being urged to look to expand their service offerings to bolster revenues and deliver improved health outcomes for patients Friendships formed between persons working …
Making a real difference
Alan Polack made a real difference in pharmacy education, science and practice, writes Michael Roberts Alan Polack has played a pivotal role as a leader in Australian pharmacy education, science …