In Depth
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Efficacy, safety, and tolerability of minocycline in rosacea Results from two RCTs show oral minocycline 40mg (10mg immediate-release + …
Handling the 60-day dispensing balloon
Many pharmacists are seeing the ‘balloon go up’ on 60-day scripts. How they respond is crucial for their futures The balloon has gone up’ is a phrase originally coined in …
Leaders in harm reduction
Long considered a “fringe” area of practice for pharmacists, harm minimisation programs are making a huge difference in patients’ lives. Sheshtyn Paola speaks with pharmacists at the forefront of this …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Understanding the role of sex hormones in asthma In childhood, asthma is more common in boys than girls, changing at puberty. …
Mixed news on tariffs
Pharma not entirely insulated from Trump’s tariff plans despite an initial strong market reaction, says Mike Taylor It says a great deal about investor perceptions of the relative safety of …
A growing market
A new survey has revealed a sharp rise in the number of owners looking to sell their pharmacies within the next 5 years The latest iteration of the Attain Pharmacy …
Flashback Friday: Staff shortages persist
The dearth of qualified pharmaceutical chemists in Australia continues It’s April 1950 and the Australasian Journal of Pharmacy is reporting that community and hospital pharmacies are struggling to fill vacancies, …
‘Everyone has a right to feel safe’
Pharmacists are speaking up about their experiences with workplace bullying, but how can you respond in this situation? Experts share their advice Consultant pharmacist Emily Griffin spent “many years” at …
Research roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Pharmacists in aged care: outcomes of a national stakeholders meeting This stakeholder meeting conducted in July 2023 identified key strategies for …
Budget 2025: what does it mean for pharmacy?
Here’s what you need to know about the recent federal budget, with expert analysis from the team at Peak Strategies Federal Treasurer, Jim Chalmers has unveiled the 2025-26 Federal Budget …
‘I was being bullied relentlessly every day’
Pharmacy coach and influencer Emily Griffin proudly balances a number of roles, including consultant, hospital pharmacist, rural pharmacist liaison officer and training program developer “I love sharing my skills and …
‘We used to never think healing was possible, and yet it is’
Pharmacist Joyce McSwan saw her own mum heal from a pain condition, and now she sees the evidence across her patients too It’s possible for people to “heal” from pain …