In Depth
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 …
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 …
NAB reveals five scams to watch in 2025
NAB has identified AI-driven scams and new evolutions of cryptocurrency investment scams as key trends to watch out for in 2025, according to the bank’s experts NAB Executive, Group Investigations …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Adverse events caused by cannabinoids in middle aged and older adults for all indications A meta-analysis highlights the potential …
The right amount of space
Consult, counselling or clinic rooms- call them what you like – but with the growth of professional services, consultation space needs in pharmacy have changed, say Marta Stybowski and Lisa …
Going overseas: have your customers considered their travel health needs?
Whether it’s in the form of a travel-health consultation or impromptu advice, pharmacists can assist in the prevention and treatment of travel-related illness and infection, writes Leanne Philpott KEY POINTS: …
Passing wind
Everyone does it, but it’s also often a source of acute social embarrassment. Angelo Pricolo looks into the mechanics and issues around the humble fart Totally normal yet almost always …
Spotlight: Alicia Martin
Canberra pharmacist and startup founder Alicia Martin speaks on why she invented a mobile app, how to find a good work-life balance and life outside of pharmacy Alicia might be …
Flashback Friday: enough ‘wailings and gnashings’ of the teeth!
Snake oil, Prohibition, poisonings and pessimism… we take a look at pharmacy a century past What was happening in pharmacy 100 years ago? We began the January, 1925 edition on …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Efficacy and safety of antidepressants for pain in older adults A systematic review and meta-analysis of 15 studies suggests little evidence …