In Depth
A tale of serendipity
A leading pharmacist in the prescribing and deprescribing space, Dr Amy Page describes falling into pharmacy as a happy accident Amy Page didn’t believe it when she got the news. …
A weighty issue
Overweight and obesity are a big problem in Australia. How can pharmacists help to tackle it and reduce the burden of disease? Sheshtyn Paola investigates KEY POINTS: Two in three …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Effects of statins on kidney function in older adults This analysis included 18,056 participants aged ≥65 years with versus without CKD at …
Surf’s up
Riding the waves is one of the most amazing natural experiences, but even surfers are now dealing with disruptors Nothing inspires the true surfer more than the quest to find …
The future of healthcare depends on how we learn together
There was a time when a white coat or a title was enough for people to trust us—but is that still true today? asks Bronwyn Clark The healthcare landscape is …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Efficacy, safety, and tolerability of minocycline in rosacea Results from two RCTs show oral minocycline 40mg (10mg immediate-release + …
Handling the 60-day dispensing balloon
Many pharmacists are seeing the ‘balloon go up’ on 60-day scripts. How they respond is crucial for their futures The balloon has gone up’ is a phrase originally coined in …
Leaders in harm reduction
Long considered a “fringe” area of practice for pharmacists, harm minimisation programs are making a huge difference in patients’ lives. Sheshtyn Paola speaks with pharmacists at the forefront of this …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Understanding the role of sex hormones in asthma In childhood, asthma is more common in boys than girls, changing at puberty. …
Mixed news on tariffs
Pharma not entirely insulated from Trump’s tariff plans despite an initial strong market reaction, says Mike Taylor It says a great deal about investor perceptions of the relative safety of …
A growing market
A new survey has revealed a sharp rise in the number of owners looking to sell their pharmacies within the next 5 years The latest iteration of the Attain Pharmacy …
Flashback Friday: Staff shortages persist
The dearth of qualified pharmaceutical chemists in Australia continues It’s April 1950 and the Australasian Journal of Pharmacy is reporting that community and hospital pharmacies are struggling to fill vacancies, …