In Depth
Managing the patents of alien enemies
We began the November, 1914 edition with some exciting news: “After a lapse of some sixteen years a new British Pharmacopoeia has made its appearance” And it was last-minute news …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Irritable bowel syndrome: low-dose antidepressant improves symptoms Low dose of amitriptyline (10mg daily for 6 months) improves overall symptoms and abdominal …
Creating effective EDM campaigns for pharmacies
Recently, a client in our marketing module reached out for guidance on crafting EDMs (electronic direct mail) that resonate with their community, writes Rebecca Goodsell At Peak, we use EDMs …
Confronting the stigma: dealing with discrimination around maternity
Pharmacy is an increasingly feminised profession, however we have recently heard disturbing reports of improper treatment and discrimination toward pharmacists and staff who are pregnant or returning from maternity leave …
Coalition would ‘free’ pharmacists from clerical work
“The way we handle prescriptions is 20 years out of date”, opposition health spokesperson says The year is 1984 and the Coalition wants to “free pharmacists from clerical duties” to …
What does the future look like for CWH/Sigma shareholders?
Investors in the merged Sigma/Chemist Warehouse could start reaping the benefits from the retailer’s earnings late next year, but the outlook hinges on store number growth, one analyst says …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Inhaler device selection for people with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease This article provides an overview of factors …
‘Trouble at t’ mill’: pharmacy as script factory or healthcare practice?
Are your pharmacists regarded as an asset, or as a cost? How you approach this question will determine whether your pharmacy has the potential to take up the newer professional health …
Dry eye: the hidden burden
Whether the cause is environmental or medicines-related, pharmacists are in an excellent position to help patients suffering from dry eye. Megan Haggan investigates Key points: Dry eye is very common, …
Readers react: ‘This decision will shift the pharmacy industry’s landscape’
Pharmacists voice concern over competition watchdog green lighting Sigma’s Chemist Warehouse merger Pharmacists are questioning the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC’s) decision not to oppose the proposed $8.8 billion …
‘Between the two there was no compromise’
The AJP goes back to the 1950s with historic legislation being passed in Victoria, to allow Friendly Societies to dispense – plus price-cutting, antibiotic stewardship and the likely outlawing of …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Safe withdrawal and tapering of antidepressants This article explores the rationale for tapering antidepressants gradually, in a hyperbolic pattern and a …