In Depth
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Efficacy and safety of antidepressants for pain in older adults A systematic review and meta-analysis of 15 studies suggests little evidence …
Getting the best reports
How can you unlock the power of accounting reports to boost your pharmacy’s success? Frank Sirianni provides some expert advice For pharmacy owners and managers, understanding accounting reports is essential …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Antidiabetic Medication and Asthma Attacks In this self-controlled case series and population-based cohort study of 12 702 patients with asthma, …
The top 12: Longer reads
Each week we publish a longer form article to allow our readers to explore an important topic in depth. Which issues were our readers most interested in during 2024? These …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Once-Weekly Semaglutide in Persons with Obesity and Knee Osteoarthritis Among participants with obesity and knee osteoarthritis with moderate-to-severe pain, treatment with …
Tell him he’s dreamin’
Pharmacy owners who take dispensing services remuneration for granted, do so at their peril. If they think their income will remain unchanged without making changes to their business model, then …
Make your pharmacy a sun smart destination
From managing dry skin and offering sunscreen advice to educating about the risk of dehydration, pharmacists are in an ideal position to encourage effective skin protection and adequate hydration. By …
Shingles: managing a distressing skin condition
Skin is fabulous because it protects us from the outside world while allowing us to experience sensations via an extensive neuronal network, writes Dr Brett MacFarlane Unfortunately, this ability …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Environmental impact of inhaled medicines This new position statement from Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand outlines strategies for mitigating …
The top 12: Business Class columns
As the end of the year approaches, it’s time to look back at 2024 and see what was capturing our readers’ attention. First up, our 12 best read business columns …
Pharmacy market ‘remaining strong’
Majority of pharmacists believe pharmacy business market will remain strong and prices may increase ‘slightly’ A majority of pharmacists who participated in the latest iteration of the Attain Pharmacy Market …
Reflecting on 2024
The past year has seen significant changes for the profession, producing opportunities for reshaping and advancing the role of pharmacists in Australia PDL reflects on 2024 with a snapshot of …