In Depth
Flashback Friday: Government underpaying pharmacists
Survey findings suggest the federal government is leaving pharmacists out-of-pocket, the Australasian Journal of Pharmacy reports It’s July 1975 and newly installed federal Treasurer, Bill Hayden, is under pressure to …
Keeping up with inflation: pharmacy award rates are rising
The Fair Work Commission has recently delivered a double pay rise for the lowest paid pharmacists, but not everyone is happy with the decision, and further battles lie ahead, writes …
Playing a careful hand
If the lessons of history are repeated, the costs of running a pharmacy could rise in the next few years, meaning the ‘table stakes’ will get higher for owners These …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Mepolizumab to Prevent Exacerbations of COPD with an Eosinophilic Phenotype In the MATINEE trial, treatment with mepolizumab, a humanized monoclonal antibody …
From clean beauty to compounding: setting pharmacy skincare apart
Convenience, product choice and advice are key drivers of pharmacy skincare. But what challenges, opportunities and trends may shape its future? Leanne Philpott investigates In 2024, the Australian skincare market …
The intelligent pharmacy investor
Buying a pharmacy is more than just a financial investment, but buyers must be careful to not let emotion and sentiment override a smart decision, says Natalie Sirianni Sometimes working …
An act of service
This Australia-first, award-winning pharmacy service is supporting men during vulnerable times in their life—particularly with issues often considered “taboo” Founder and lead pharmacist of Men’s Health Downunder, Brad Butt, set …
One-way valve
Is anything as simple, or beautiful, as the one-way valve? From our circulatory system to our artificial respiratory devices, it’s essential to our health Is anything as simple, or beautiful, …
Derm Clinic: How to identify and manage sensitive skin
Sensitive skin is common. People with sensitive skin describe reactivity to external triggers, causing skin discomfort, writes Brett MacFarlane Their reactivity can be extreme, and some react to many different …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Variation in the potentially inappropriate use of antipsychotic and benzodiazepine medications among individuals receiving residential medication management reviews This …
Confidence hits new high after 60-day slump
Less than two years after the community pharmacy sector was rocked by the introduction of double dispensing, confidence is higher than ever, writes Nick O’Donoghue Increased funding secured through the …
The gale of creative destruction
Pharmacies that harness the winds of change and embrace the patient health model are destined to thrive To the surprise of many, Australia lays claim to the strongest gale ever …