In Depth
New ODT guidelines in Victoria
In a welcome announcement the Department of Health has now published the new Guidelines for Opioid Dependence Treatment in Victoria, writes Angelo Pricolo The main changes in the 2026 Guidelines …
Flashback Friday: Physicians, pharmacists and quacks
It’s 1926, and the Australasian Journal of Pharmacy tackles the role of the profession in educating the public about unproven treatments “The history of pharmacy and medicine, both so intimately …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Pharmacists’ role in recognising medication-related oral health risks in aged care Medication-related oral health complications, including salivary gland hypofunction, xerostomia, dental …
dRx series: deprescribing COPD medicines in older people
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
Dr Amy Page and Amanda Quek take a look at the growing recognition of the importance of deprescribing in COPD Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal …
Your pharmacy’s next growth opportunity may already be in your database
Growing your business does not always require finding new customers, Peak Strategies’ head of marketing, Sarah Rendell writes When pharmacy owners think about growth, the focus is often on attracting …
Going full scope with skin care
We speak with pharmacists who are finding it “incredibly rewarding” to expand their skill set to consult on common skin presentations KEY POINTS: Expanded scope practitioners can provide structured consultations …
Flashback Friday: Direct dealing and government pricing
It’s the mid-70s, and the AJP is reporting on an unpopular decision to allow a drug company to bypass wholesalers “The Trade Practices Commission has granted clearance to the agreement …
Supporting healthier ageing
By recognising subtle changes, understanding individual goals and intervening early, pharmacists can play an important role in helping older Australians stay healthier and independent for longer, writes Leanne Philpott KEY POINTS: …
Oral Health Series: Oral health and chronic disease
Oral health should not be considered separately from general health, writes pharmacist and dentist Dr Alex Park in the first of this series on oral health For pharmacists managing chronic …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest research news Lipoprotein(a): Actionable today, treatable tomorrow? Lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) is an atherogenic, low-density lipoprotein (LDL)-like particle whose concentrations, mostly genetically determined, are elevated in …
Defending the health of the nation
In this 140th year of the AJP, we reflect on the long and valuable history of Australia’s military pharmacists as reported in its pages When most people think of pharmacists …
Restricted Saturday trading for pharmacies
It’s October 1896, and a movement seeking to limit pharmacies’ weekend opening hours looks set to win out Pharmacists may be Australia’s most accessible health professionals, but Saturday afternoon trading …