In Depth
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Pharmacological treatment of anxiety in older adults Anxiety and its disorders are common in older adults (60 years and older). A …
Simple steps to boost your online visibility
Can your community pharmacy appear at the top of the local online search rankings? Easily, if you know the rules, according to Carl Jones from Local Manager Around 46% of …
Toothache troubles
Some throwaway advice from a dentist set me up for a life of good oral health. But not everyone knows or can afford the best practice in dental treatment What …
New approaches in neurodiversity
Neurodiversity has become a hot topic. In January 2025, the Albanese government launched the country’s first National Autism Strategy, plus an action plan, in a move welcomed by stakeholders. Megan …
Flashback Friday: Phenacetin ‘safe and beneficial’
It’s May 1965, and change is in the air when it comes to the metric system – if not a certain medication which would later be banned We reported on …
Q&A: Shaylee Mills
Shay, AKA The Rural Pharmacist on TikTok, shares what makes being a pharmacist in rural Australia so great… and her advice on choosing a good employer Shaylee Mills is not …
Twice the work, half the respect
Pharmacy must close its cultural safety gap… and here’s why, writes Mohamed Yousef Forbidden aisles Australia’s health system prides itself on quality and inclusivity, yet bias and discrimination persist. These …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Calcitonin gene-related peptide–targeted therapies for migraine Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP)–targeted therapies are the first medications developed specifically for migraine prevention. CGRP …
Pharmacy’s magic number
There is a key metric that pharmacy owners need to use to answer the crucial question of how they improve both patient outcomes and business performance. In 1897, Amos Dolbear, …
Sleep services in practice: helping patients get a good kip
Pharmacist Todd Marion has been running his pharmacy sleep service in Kiama for more than a decade. He talks inspiration, challenges and how pharmacists might expand their scope More than …
‘Tobacco product selling is the wrong place to draw the line’
Should pharmacies sell cigarettes – and is warning customers about the dangers of smoking a reason to do so? It’s May 1975, and the hot topic at the Australian Journal …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Combination of Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonist and Thiazolidinedione for Mortality and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes In …