In Depth
Dealing with a vaccination crisis
Amid falling vaccination rates, warnings of a dire flu season are raising serious concerns, with pharmacists set to play a crucial role in tackling the predicted crisis. Chris Brooker reports …
Flashback Friday: Back in the USSR
“You are to be butchered to make a socialists’ holiday!” pharmacists said in 1945, slamming the idea of pharmaceutical benefits We opened our June, 1945 edition with the dramatic tale …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Colchicine in acute coronary syndromes A systematic review and meta-analysis of 17 randomised controlled trials shows that low-dose colchicine may reduce …
Stigma, misinformation and ‘a slap in the face’:ADHD in pharmacy
Pharmacists have a key role to play in helping their neurodiverse patients—but when it comes to patients with ADHD, barriers and roadblocks abound. Megan Haggan reports In December 2024, the …
Flashback Friday: A PBS co-pay increase?
It’s 1985, and pharmacy is shocked at an increase to the PBS co-payment Then Labor treasurer Paul Keating had just delivered a mini-Budget as the AJP put together its June, …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Retrospective evaluation of MedsCheck and Diabetes MedsCheck service via community pharmacies This study aimed to characterise potential drug-related problems and recommendations …
How can your pharmacy stay visible in the age of AI?
Search engines powered by AI are changing how customers find you online. Here are simple steps to adapt Google, Microsoft and Apple have introduced AI powered search in Australia. Carl …
‘Everyone has a right to feel safe’
Pharmacists are speaking up about their experiences with workplace bullying, but how can you respond when in this situation? Experts share their advice with Sheshtyn Paola Consultant pharmacist Emily Griffin …
Flashback Friday: GPs oppose the ‘wicked counter prescriber’
It’s 1895, and the Australasian Journal of Pharmacy reports on where GPs are laying the blame for a reduction in their lifestyles In our June, 1895 edition, we reported on …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Reduced treatment response to inhaled corticosteroids in current smokers with COPD Inhaled corticosteroids benefit patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at …
Preparing for EOFY: must-do actions before 30 June
The end of the financial year (EOFY) is fast approaching, and as a pharmacy owner, ensuring you wrap up the year efficiently is key to setting your business up for …
Coughs and colds: educating customers on self-care
Coughs and colds are an ideal opportunity for pharmacists to empower customers to practise self-care and educate on the appropriate use of over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, writes Leanne Philpott KEY POINTS: …