In Depth
Clinical tips: Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is a complex condition, writes Louis Roller Parkinson’s disease is a slowly progressive degenerative neurological disorder characterised by resting tremor, pill rolling of the fingers, a mask-like facies, …
The truth about vaccination
Academics say pharmacy leaders don’t have the full picture on student vaccination training capabilities At the recent APP2017 conference a number of leading pharmacy figures were critical of the level …
Why ‘ask your pharmacist’ could move us forward
S3 consumer advertising could enhance the public’s understanding of what pharmacists do, writes Dr Natalie Gauld The new ad concept from the Australian Self-Medication Industries was aired at APP earlier …
The high cost of dispensing
The average cost of dispensing medicines may be higher than most pharmacists think, and this imperils business sustainability in the current climate, Bruce Annabel believes During the past five years …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby looks at the latest in research news Dapagliflozin: potential beneficial effects in the prevention and treatment of renal and cardiovascular complications in patients with type 2 diabetes This …
The path to excellence
Never before has there been so much competition, price sensitivity or low levels of customer loyalty, says Linda Miller Now is a time of both danger and opportunity. For the …
Painkillers like ibuprofen can increase the risk of heart disease and should be restricted
Painkillers like ibuprofen can increase the risk of heart disease and should be restricted Michael Stokes, University of Adelaide and Peter Psaltis, South Australian Health & Medical Research Institute Medications …
Clinical tips: depression
Karalyn Huxhagen looks at the role of pharmacists in mental health services Beyond Blue announced this week that Julia Gillard will be replacing Jeff Kennett at its head. Beyond Blue …
New app, heavier penalties reinforce record-keeping as core business
As workers get an innovative new tool to record their hours, it is time for businesses to take record-keeping as seriously as the courts and government, writes Natalie James It’s …
Make professional services a success in your pharmacy: first steps
It’s one thing to implement professional services, but another thing entirely to make them really work, writes Stephenie Shea There was a resounding message from APP this year – that …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest research news Factors associated with efficacy of an ibuprofen/pseudoephedrine combination drug in pharmacy customers with common cold symptoms The aim of this study …
Is Uber your last resort?
Peter Feros asks if you can imagine your professional future looking so bleak that driving for Uber was a more viable option than practising as a pharmacist? That’s exactly what …