In Depth
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 …
Pharmacy’s ‘wave of violence’
Drug “experimenters” fuel crime, salaries plummet in comparison to other professionals, and the vexed issue of penalty rates arises – is the sector having a 70s Summer? Many of the …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Managing chronic cough in adults in primary care Chronic cough is a common condition that can significantly impair quality of life. …
Reading the tea leaves
What does the immediate future hold instore for the pharmacy sector? We take a look at the current state of community pharmacy and predict what may lie in store. The …
The importance of being a people person
Naomi Perri is a well-known face of community pharmacy through her regular television segment for Chemist Warehouse. She is also a popular DJ and model. Megan Haggan speaks to Naomi …