In Depth
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Effect of SGLT2 Inhibitors on Cardiovascular Outcomes Across Various Patient Populations This meta-analysis of 13 trials assessed the effects of SGLT2 inhibitors …
Getting the most out of a fit out
How does a pharmacy fit out fit into your tax? John Thornett explains Fit outs can be quite the experience! They may not come cheap, and they demand a lot …
Helping in the fight against flu
Pharmacists can help their customers by addressing common flu and vaccine-related questions and assisting with symptomatic relief when flu strikes Early predictions for the flu season can be difficult, as …
Price protection alive and well in pharmacy
July 1930: price-fixing defended as automatic dispensing machines make an appearance – while doctor’s handwriting comes under the microscope Under the headline “PRICE PROTECTION” the AJP vigorously defended the rules …
Fake news and aggression in the pandemic
Researchers examine the rise of false information about Covid, as it happened…and what that meant for pharmacists and their safety This is the seventh and final article in a series …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Clinical practice guideline for deprescribing opioid analgesics This paper is a summary of the Evidence‐based clinical practice guideline for …
Pharmacy Whac-A-Mole
60-day dispensing promises to present pharmacies with multiple issues. They will need a comprehensive plan to confront them Kazuo Yamada hunched over his desk as he concentrated hard on his …
Looking at harm minimisation
Naloxone, hazardous use of alcohol and treatment inequity: part two of our expert discussion of the latest in harm minimisation Why is the naloxone program not seeing wider take-up? Should …
Narcotics, TV advertising and a university degree
July 1958; Apprenticeships ditched as Sydney pharmacy university degree set to begin in 1960…and international narcotics convention on the way One of the top AJP stories in July 1958 was …
Measuring the impact
Corporate trainer Reem Borrows takes a wide-angle look at the potential negative impact of the 60-day dispensing rule on independent pharmacies…and the community at large Australia’s healthcare system is on …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Sleepwalking towards more harm from asthma A new perspective article calls for changes to evidence- based approaches to care and self-management. …
Looking at harm minimisation
Methadone, buprenorphine, drug testing, naloxone and more: we discuss the latest views and opinions with a panel of experts Why is the naloxone program not seeing wider take-up? Should pharmacists …