In Depth
dRx series: deprescribing PPIs in older people
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page take an in-depth look at the deprescribing of proton-pump inhibitors in older people Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Clinical Practice Guideline on Management of Gastroparesis Gastroparesis is a complex gastric motility disorder characterized by nausea, vomiting, and other symptoms …
Can trusts still hold shares?
Understanding the new pharmacy ownership rules in Queensland with Lachlan Ballinger, Yield Advisory The Queensland Government has introduced the most significant changes to pharmacy ownership rules in over 20 years. …
Flashback Friday: Pharmacy battles inflation
Could the Whitlam government’s approach to drug prices result in pharmacists going “on strike?” The Whitlam government only had a few weeks left before the infamous Dismissal of November 1975: …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Safety of menopause hormone therapy in postmenopausal women at higher risk of venous thromboembolism A systematic review has concluded that transdermal …
Why paying for expertise is an investment – not a cost
Business brokers, finance experts and legal advisors all provide critical support for pharmacy owners, writes AP Group national sales executive, Chris Swifte When it comes to selling a major asset, …
Dementia care in pharmacy practice
Pharmacists are uniquely placed to play a frontline role in supporting timely dementia diagnosis, safe medicine use and dementia-friendly care, writes Leanne Philpott. Dementia is the second leading cause of …
Flashback Friday: Should pharmacists spend less time in the dispensary?
It’s October 1965, Australia has just celebrated Pharmacy Week, and the AJP is excited about its theme, “For Safety Destroy Old Medicines” The theme had been sponsored by the Pharmacy …
dRx series: Optimising use of medicines in older people through deprescribing
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
In this new series by Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page, we take an in-depth look at desprescribing… beginning with the key principles Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process …
To treat or refer: Taking a patient-centric dermatological history
Skin is fabulous because it can be observed when issues arise. Community pharmacists are often the first healthcare professionals consulted for skin issues, making it crucial for us to know …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Budesonide–formoterol versus salbutamol as reliever therapy in children with mild asthma (CARE) In children aged 5–15 years with mild asthma, budesonide–formoterol …
The price matching monorail
Price matching is analogous to a monorail—it’s a single track strategy, and not necessarily the right track. At its worst, price matching effectively means abdicating your pricing strategy —and therefore …