In Depth
An act of service
This Australia-first, award-winning pharmacy service is supporting men during vulnerable times in their life—particularly with issues often considered “taboo” Founder and lead pharmacist of Men’s Health Downunder, Brad Butt, set …
One-way valve
Is anything as simple, or beautiful, as the one-way valve? From our circulatory system to our artificial respiratory devices, it’s essential to our health Is anything as simple, or beautiful, …
Derm Clinic: How to identify and manage sensitive skin
Sensitive skin is common. People with sensitive skin describe reactivity to external triggers, causing skin discomfort, writes Brett MacFarlane Their reactivity can be extreme, and some react to many different …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Variation in the potentially inappropriate use of antipsychotic and benzodiazepine medications among individuals receiving residential medication management reviews This …
Confidence hits new high after 60-day slump
Less than two years after the community pharmacy sector was rocked by the introduction of double dispensing, confidence is higher than ever, writes Nick O’Donoghue Increased funding secured through the …
The gale of creative destruction
Pharmacies that harness the winds of change and embrace the patient health model are destined to thrive To the surprise of many, Australia lays claim to the strongest gale ever …
Dealing with a vaccination crisis
Amid falling vaccination rates, warnings of a dire flu season are raising serious concerns, with pharmacists set to play a crucial role in tackling the predicted crisis. Chris Brooker reports …
Flashback Friday: Back in the USSR
“You are to be butchered to make a socialists’ holiday!” pharmacists said in 1945, slamming the idea of pharmaceutical benefits We opened our June, 1945 edition with the dramatic tale …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Colchicine in acute coronary syndromes A systematic review and meta-analysis of 17 randomised controlled trials shows that low-dose colchicine may reduce …
Stigma, misinformation and ‘a slap in the face’:ADHD in pharmacy
Pharmacists have a key role to play in helping their neurodiverse patients—but when it comes to patients with ADHD, barriers and roadblocks abound. Megan Haggan reports In December 2024, the …
Flashback Friday: A PBS co-pay increase?
It’s 1985, and pharmacy is shocked at an increase to the PBS co-payment Then Labor treasurer Paul Keating had just delivered a mini-Budget as the AJP put together its June, …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Retrospective evaluation of MedsCheck and Diabetes MedsCheck service via community pharmacies This study aimed to characterise potential drug-related problems and recommendations …