In Depth
Deregulation: A case history
Italian pharmacists faced an ownership deregulation crisis half a decade ago. Has the impact been worse than an overcooked pasta? Apart from overcooking an Italian pharmacist’s pasta, the worst thing …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news High use of short-acting beta-2-agonists in COPD is associated with an increased risk of exacerbations and mortality This observational study from …
GORD guidance: managing heartburn and regurgitation
Studies show an increase in prevalence of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD). Reviewing the symptoms and guiding on the appropriate OTC treatments can help manage the condition. Leanne Philpott investigates It’s …
LSD, demonstrations and the premier of self-service pharmacy
The August 1968 AJP sounds alarm bells about the “hippy-cult” and the consumption of hallucinogenic drugs It’s August 1968, the so-called “Summer Of Love” has just passed, a new moral …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Use of Vaping as a Smoking Cessation Aid A review of clinical trials has concluded that vaping appears to …
Product, space, place
Responding to 60-day dispensing comes down to doing the basics well and having the foundation systems and efficient processes in place, says Marta Stybowski In my opinion, how we respond …
Empowering choice through contraception advice
Contraceptive counselling benefits both public and individual patient health. So, should pharmacists offer more in the way of contraceptive advice and care? Leanne Philpott reports Many young women may have …
Commercial training, too many apprentices and cocaine
100 years ago these were the topics filling the pages of the AJP It’s August 1923 – exactly 100 years ago – and the AJP has a story sounding alarm …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Indications for omega-3 fatty acid supplementation in prevention of cardiovascular disease Fish oil and combination preparations of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic …
Email mastery for pharmacies
Is your pharmacy making the most of its email marketing? Sarah Rendell gives some tips on how to make it work for you I had a light bulb moment recently! …
Pen at the ready: recognising anaphylaxis and how to react
Anaphylaxis is a potentially fatal, severe allergic reaction. And it is on the rise. Knowing the signs and how to respond are vital, says Leanne Philpott. More than 4 million …
Comments roundup
Chat in AJP comments has perhaps predictably, been all about 60-day dispensing, as the date for its implementation draws near Health minister Mark Butler’s remarks about a rise in applications …