In Depth
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 …
Taking control: are you a have or a have-not?
While many of the biggest issues that could affect the sector in 2025 are outside pharmacists’ direct control, how they react and prepare for these, and for factors they can …
Flashback Friday: ‘Gestapo methods in our midst’
“No agreement with the Federal Government as a contracting party is worth the paper on which it is written,” thundered an AJP correspondent in 1945, as shots were fired within …
An emerging role
Pharmacists are launching paid lactation consultant services to help local mums find success with breastfeeding Gold Coast credentialed pharmacist and GP pharmacist, Gillary Assedjian, currently leads a working group pioneering …
A gamechanger for pharmacy
Chemist Warehouse and Sigma Healthcare shareholders are set to vote on a merger that promises to overturn the community pharmacy retail landscape, writes Nick O’Donoghue Australia’s community pharmacy sector is …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Atrial Fibrillation Symptoms of AF include palpitations, dyspnoea, chest pain, presyncope, exertional intolerance, and fatigue, although approximately 10% to 40% of …
Pharmacist receives Australia Day gong
Award winning pharmacist is among those recognised in Australia Day honours Decorated New South Wales pharmacist Anna Barwick was recognised for her innovative career with a Medal of the Order …
Heartburn and PPIs: the GORD and bad
Despite the accessibility of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), they are not a silver bullet. Pharmacists are well placed to monitor and manage PPI use and educate on lifestyle changes that …
Flashback Friday: Black heroin and colour TV
Whether you were ready for colour TV or not, we started 1975 with some lurid crime reporting – including on the new scourge of black heroin “The countries which seem …