In Depth
Readers react: ‘This decision will shift the pharmacy industry’s landscape’
Pharmacists voice concern over competition watchdog green lighting Sigma’s Chemist Warehouse merger Pharmacists are questioning the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC’s) decision not to oppose the proposed $8.8 billion …
‘Between the two there was no compromise’
The AJP goes back to the 1950s with historic legislation being passed in Victoria, to allow Friendly Societies to dispense – plus price-cutting, antibiotic stewardship and the likely outlawing of …
A health champion
Pharmacist named one of nine individual Medicare Champions from across the country Laura Stewart, pharmacist and proprietor at Pharmacy 777 Karratha, WA, was named a Medicare Champion in the Stronger …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Safe withdrawal and tapering of antidepressants This article explores the rationale for tapering antidepressants gradually, in a hyperbolic pattern and a …
Mandatory reporting: a pharmacist’s responsibilities
Andrew Tooms takes look around the nation at the legislative and regulatory responsibilities of pharmacists when confronted by possible abuse of a minor Author: Andrew Tooms BSc (Hons), LLB, MHM, AACPA, …
‘Friday nights are a waste of time’
Pharmacists told us they were barely breaking even with the introduction of new trading hours, while in the world of hospital pharmacy, we looked at the new technology of heart …
Research roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news, including news on vitamin D for managing COPD, and treating hypertension in pregnancy Colchicine in Patients with Coronary Disease Who Underwent …
Bankers positive on pharmacy
Positivity is in the air for the community pharmacy sector following the signing of the 8CPA, with bankers happy to back owners, according to a valuations expert Market sentiment is …
‘Rough on rats’ killer sentenced
It’s October 1894, and the AJP reports on a Victorian serial killer – and the pharmacist who gave evidence against her “The trial of the wholesale poisoner, Martha Needle, for …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news What’s new in osteoporosis management? This clinical practice article provides general practice teams with guidance on fracture risk assessment and osteoporosis …
Two wheels: the next big thing
The next thing can be as simple as something that makes it easier to carry your luggage, or it could be something totally high tech. We won’t know till it’s …
Boosting access to vaccination
Health organisations are calling for change to improve Australia’s lagging adult vaccination uptake and poor access to vaccines, particularly for leading respiratory diseases such as RSV. Sheshtyn Paola reports KEY …