In Depth
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Potentially preventable medication‐related hospitalisations with cardiovascular disease of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Queensland A retrospective analysis of linked hospitalisations …
Seeing ways to support eye health
Awareness, early detection and regular eye checks are crucial to preserving vision and eye health Around one in seven Australians over the age of 50 years has signs of age-related …
Flashback Friday: Sly grog, wrongly labelled cocaine cases heard
Was this Melbourne pharmacy really a sly grogger? The AJP tackles a tricky legal case in 1925 Australia may not have experienced Prohibition, but we did suffer from the infamous …
The newspaper
Receiving the monthly AJP magazine, and a chance in-flight encounter with a newspaper bring back memories of the fading glories of print media A dinner with friends over the summer …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Vitamin D supplementation to prevent acute respiratory infections This updated meta-analysis on vitamin D supplementation shows no statistically significant protective effect …
Diamonds are forever
Having the right attitude and culture is key to changing the approach of a pharmacy and examining the ‘culture diamond’ may help you to achieve this With the Sigma and …
Scratching the itch
Pharmacist experts on eczema share their tips and tricks to diagnosing, treating and managing this common skin condition With nearly three million Australians suffering from eczema (atopic dermatitis), it’s important …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Metformin treatment with or without mediterranean diet for the prevention of age-related diseases in people with metabolic syndrome The Metformin and …
Staying safe online
We’re all doing more online than ever before, and it’s important you know how to protect yourself, NAB’s security team says Here are the bank’s top tips for keeping your …
Vitamins, minerals and supplements: filling the gaps
The vitamins and supplements market is booming. Yet, while finding your niche may seem like a huge challenge, pharmacists Jessica Jones and Karen Brown show that it is possible to …
Flashback Friday: No ‘killjoy’ image over cigarettes
It’s the 70s, and the Labor party votes for restrictions on medicines advertising – but doesn’t want backlash over restrictions on tobacco ads “The Australian Labor Party voted at its …
Clinical tips: how to FRAME a deprescribing discussion
Did you know that in healthcare, 60% of care is in line with clinical guidelines, 30% is considered wasteful or low-value, and 10% is harmful? This is being described as …