In Depth
Flashback Friday: Enemy trademarks and illegible handwriting
World events drew much of our attention in 1915, but pharmacists still took the time to point out one enduring bugbear: their medical colleagues’ handwriting The Australasian Journal of Pharmacy …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Ferric carboxymaltose for anemia in late pregnancy A randomized controlled trial has demonstrated that intravenous ferric carboxymaltose effectively and safely reduces …
Merger to shake up industry
Chemist Warehouse’s merger with Sigma Healthcare poses big questions for pharmacy owners and rival banner groups, John Thornett of Peak Strategies says There is no doubt the Chemist Warehouse model …
Children’s asthma: the risk when returning to school
The return to school should be an exciting time for students, but it can also mean a higher risk of asthma flare-ups, writes Leanne Philpott Key points: Around 8% of …
‘Gone now are the days when people postponed treatment because of fear of expense’
The Sixties are in full swing and it’s good news all around in pharmacy, as members of the profession stand ready for the metric system In February 1965, the Australasian …
Spotlight: Mitch Budden
‘Be curious, be proactive,’ says Mitch, an ECP working on the NSW Pharmacy Trial, and the first pharmacist recognised through the ANZCAP independent pathway Mitchell Budden currently works as a …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Association and mechanism of montelukast on sleep disorders US data suggests a higher prevalence of sleep disorders (25.28%) inpatients prescribed montelukast. …
Strategies to drive your pharmacy in the new year
There are at least six key areas to focus on to help make a fresh, optimistic start to the new year for your pharmacy, says Rebecca Goodsell of Peak Strategies …
Playing a leading role
With pharmacist vaccinations continuing to expand, we review the space, and see how others have safely rolled out vax programs in their pharmacies It’s safe to say the pharmacist workforce …
Flashback Friday: ‘compulsory use of poison bottles’ recommended
We take a look at the days when “any one” could sell arsenic-saturated biscuits with no poison warnings It’s January 1905, and the pharmacists of Australia’s youthful Commonwealth have medicines …
Looking at ibuprofen and paracetamol
With the rescheduling of paracetamol and the publicity around OTC analgesics, it’s time to discuss their safety profiles, use in different patient groups, and the pharmacist’s role in counselling patients …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Effect of vitamin D, omega-3 supplementation, or a home exercise program on muscle mass and sarcopenia Results from the DO-HEALTH trial …