In Depth
Immune health: the impact of Covid
Covid seems to have had long-term impacts on the immune system of many sufferers. Evidence is gradually emerging on how and why this may be happening What are the links …
A libellous attack
Pharmacists face accusations of getting rich by “milking the community”… it’s September 1963 and the profession is under attack from a mainstream media publication The AJP’s September 1963 edition featured …
Celebrating the legends of pharmacy
Celebrating the enduring legacy of Terry and Rhonda White as they step back from pharmacy leadership After a remarkable career spanning over six decades in community pharmacy ownership, Terry and …
Research roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest research news Evidence supporting the choice of a new cardiovascular risk equation for Australia The Australian CVD risk assessment and management guideline, …
Tips to manage your cashflow
Having a good understanding of your pharmacy’s cashflow is vital, especially with the recent 60 days dispensing changes, says Patricia Aditopo Patricia Aditopo is Accountant Manager of Peak Strategies, pharmacy …
The search for security
The continuing digitisation of most aspects of pharmacy is leading to exponential growth in the risk of cyber attacks and data breaches. What can pharmacies do? Chris Brooker investigates While …
Handing over the keys
Angelo Pricolo pays tribute to a pharmacy stalwart, and mentor, who is leaving ownership after 46 years at one suburban pharmacy On 2 November 1977 (the day Gold and Black …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Weight loss with subcutaneous semaglutide versus other glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists in type 2 diabetes Glucagon-like peptide 1 …
5 top tips for buying into a pharmacy partnership
Partnership is a fantastic option for anyone looking to get into pharmacy ownership, writes Natalie Sirianni…particularly given the amount of equity required to purchase a pharmacy outright in the current …
Wanting to tear up
New research has revealed the level to which workload and workstyle is affecting pharmacists’ capacity to follow their own advice when it comes to dry eye Eye health, and the …
The steady growth of mirtazapine
Use of mirtazapine in aged care facilities has been steadily growing – but is it always appropriate? This is part one of a focus on the use of antipsychotics and …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Risk of Fracture and Osteoporosis in Patients with COPD and Inhaled Corticosteroids Treatment This meta-analysis of 26 RCTs (n=61,380) concluded that …