In Depth
Flashback Friday: Children ill from free laxatives
Dodgy marketing practices are far from a modern concept: how about free drug samples posted into letterboxes? It’s September 1935, and the Australasian Journal of Pharmacy has a couple of …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news First-line treatment of osteoporosis with osteoanabolic therapy Osteoanabolic drugs, which form new bone and restore bone microarchitecture, are recommended as first-line …
Looking into the benefits and disruptions of new tech
Pharmacist and technology innovator Robert Sztar has reflected on the impact that various technology disruptors may have on pharmacy When you first hear that disruption and pharmacy make a “perfect …
Medicinal cannabis: minimising harm in a changing landscape
Regulators have raised the alarm about soaring cannabis scripts, issuing new guidance in a bid to minimise patient harm and curb inappropriate prescribing. Kate Cowling reports on what’s happened—and what …
Lotions and lasers: the future of acne management
Technological advances and concerns over topical treatments are driving an evolution in the treatment of acne. Pharmacists’ have a crucial role in guiding patients through the available options Acne vulgaris …
‘My enemies have forced me to flee from the colony’
A seller of allegedly “noxious drugs” prosecuted, a suggested three-tier pharmacy system and a lucky end to a buggy accident… welcome to the AJP’s August, 1895 edition In an 1895 legal …
Getting the right mix: pharmacy salaries and lifestyle under the microscope
Growth in pharmacists’ salaries continues, even though the pace of pay increases is slowing, writes Nick O’Donoghue. However, new career options are opening up There were some mixed results for …
Pharmacy workforce: what you said
The recent Raven’s Recruitment survey and careers summit attracted a lot of comments from our daily newsletter readers Here’s a selection of readers’ comments: “Sometimes I feel like we in …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest research Practical guidance for stopping glucocorticoids Effective management of glucocorticoid discontinuation requires a careful approach to avoid adrenal insufficiency and withdrawal symptoms, …
WA Pharmacy Forum 2025
Earlier this morning, the Peak Strategies team swapped their desks for name badges, coffee cups, and a whole lot of pharmacy talk at one of the highlights of our calendar, …
Flashback Friday: VD spread vies with measles
Public health measures are failing to slow the spread of venereal disease It’s August 1975 and the Australian Journal of Pharmacy is reporting that efforts to curb rising rates of …
GP pharmacists have entered the chat
Pharmacists working in general practice are no longer an anomaly—they’re being actively sought after as the concept reaches a “tipping point” in its evolution. Megan Haggan reports on the latest …