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Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Reduced treatment response to inhaled corticosteroids in current smokers with COPD Inhaled corticosteroids benefit patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at …
Preparing for EOFY: must-do actions before 30 June
The end of the financial year (EOFY) is fast approaching, and as a pharmacy owner, ensuring you wrap up the year efficiently is key to setting your business up for …
Coughs and colds: educating customers on self-care
Coughs and colds are an ideal opportunity for pharmacists to empower customers to practise self-care and educate on the appropriate use of over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, writes Leanne Philpott KEY POINTS: …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Pharmacological treatment of anxiety in older adults Anxiety and its disorders are common in older adults (60 years and older). A …
Simple steps to boost your online visibility
Can your community pharmacy appear at the top of the local online search rankings? Easily, if you know the rules, according to Carl Jones from Local Manager Around 46% of …
Toothache troubles
Some throwaway advice from a dentist set me up for a life of good oral health. But not everyone knows or can afford the best practice in dental treatment What …
New approaches in neurodiversity
Neurodiversity has become a hot topic. In January 2025, the Albanese government launched the country’s first National Autism Strategy, plus an action plan, in a move welcomed by stakeholders. Megan …
Flashback Friday: Phenacetin ‘safe and beneficial’
It’s May 1965, and change is in the air when it comes to the metric system – if not a certain medication which would later be banned We reported on …
Q&A: Shaylee Mills
Shay, AKA The Rural Pharmacist on TikTok, shares what makes being a pharmacist in rural Australia so great… and her advice on choosing a good employer Shaylee Mills is not …
Twice the work, half the respect
Pharmacy must close its cultural safety gap… and here’s why, writes Mohamed Yousef Forbidden aisles Australia’s health system prides itself on quality and inclusivity, yet bias and discrimination persist. These …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Calcitonin gene-related peptide–targeted therapies for migraine Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP)–targeted therapies are the first medications developed specifically for migraine prevention. CGRP …
Pharmacy’s magic number
There is a key metric that pharmacy owners need to use to answer the crucial question of how they improve both patient outcomes and business performance. In 1897, Amos Dolbear, …