In Depth
dRx series: deprescribing diabetes medicines in older people
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page take a deep dive into deprescribing medicines for the treatment of diabetes Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended to …
‘I strongly believe you can have the most amazing career in the Outback’
Our Q+A with pharmacy owner Laura Stewart and pharmacist Shaylee Mills on what sets their team apart The AJP sat down with pharmacy owner Laura Stewart and pharmacist Shaylee Mills …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Cardiovascular Effects and Tolerability of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists A large systematic review and meta-analysis has shown that GLP-1 RAs …
Gout: it’s time to rethink the most misunderstood arthritis
New evidence confirms what rheumatologists have long known, that genetics, and not lifestyle, is the main driver of this painful and chronic condition, writes Leanne Philpott Gout is a painful …
What does burnout feel like?
Pharmacist burnout expert Karlee Johnston shares her experience mentoring a colleague with burnout… and talks about why it still so often flies under the radar There is now ample data …
Flashback Friday: The cry of substitution
It’s 1895, and the AJP has a question to ask of the colonies’ pharmacists: are they being rough on medicines manufacturers? We began our England report in November 1895 by …
Seizing the opportunity
PSA national president Fei Sim talks about the importance of transforming pharmacy education to match evolving clinical roles We have spoken ad nauseam about how the aging population, increased healthcare …
dRx series: deprescribing macrogol in older people
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page look at when to consider deprescribing macrogol Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended to achieve improved health outcomes through …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news SGLT2 Inhibitors and External Genital Infection in Male Patients with Type 2 Diabetes In this large cohort study patients with T2D …
Don’t let Christmas cheer cost you dear
Entertainment expenses – what you need to know in the lead up to Christmas Christmas is right around the corner, and for those who know me well, it’s no secret …
Supporting eye health at every age
From childhood through to older age, vision changes are part of life Pharmacists can help patients recognise these shifts early, manage common concerns, and support eye health at every stage …
Flashback Friday: Crayon crackdown
The Pharmacy Board turns its sights on poisonous crayons, while a girl dies after a doctor’s bad handwriting takes a deadly turn “With the full consensus of the Health Department, …