In Depth
The future of prescription reminder services
Could bio sensors and gaming be part of the future of medicines adherence? asks Stephenie Shea For the past few years, it seems every major pharmacy group has offered a …
The 3-step model to future proof your pharmacy
Have you future proofed your business to reduce it’s vulnerability to current sales and profitability threats, Linda Miller asks? For many pharmacists, the biggest problem is being so busy with …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Stability of repackaged dabigatran etexilate capsules in dose administration aids Removal of dabigatran (Pradaxa) capsules from their original packaging is not …
How well do you understand EC?
Dr Philip Goldstone takes a look at awareness and understanding of emergency contraception among pharmacists In November and December 2016, we surveyed pharmacists in an effort to investigate pharmacists’ awareness …
Only in the USA!
A very strange product ad emerges from the past. It could only come from the home of the brave, writes Ralph Tapping With all the political turmoil going on in …
Clinical tips: Arthritis
Dr Esther Lau and Professor Lisa Nissen explore the daily difficulties faced by people living with arthritis Imagine waking up every day feeling like you have been hit by a …
Research roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news The association between insomnia symptoms and risk of cardio-cerebral vascular events A meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies has demonstrated an association …
Pharmacist knowledge of ovulation and pregnancy risk
Let’s talk about sex (with pharmacists), writes Dr Philip Goldstone In Australia, over 66% of women use some form of contraception1. Unfortunately, no form of contraception is 100% effective and …
Good governance – tips from big business
There are 8 things that family businesses can learn about good governance from big corporates, says Kirsten Stewart Corporate governance expert Robert Tricker once said ‘management is about running the …
Pharma’s footprint
Unwanted, expired and improperly disposed of medicines pose a serious threat to people, animals and the environment. How can pharmacists play an active role in reducing the impacts? How active …
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 …