In Depth
New anti-money laundering obligations
Business brokers managing the sale of pharmacies are now required to obtain additional information from vendors and buyers under new anti-money laundering rules, Attain Business Brokers director, Natalie Sirianni writes …
Chemists’ annual ball returns
After a lapse of five years, the Chemists’ Annual Ball is back It’s July 1946, and life is returning to pre-World War normality, with the Grace Auditorium hosting the first …
dRx series: Deprescribing antiepileptics in older people
Amy Page and Amanda Quek
Dr Amy Page and Amanda Quek discuss the complex issues around deprescribing antiepileptics Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended to achieve improved health outcomes through …
Research roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest research news Covid-19 vaccine effectiveness among older adults Vaccines administered in autumn and winter 2025 to 2026 in Europe showed approximately 55% effectiveness against …
A sideline that ‘fits’
Getting the front-of-shop product offering right is critical to a pharmacy business, just as it was 100 years ago It’s July 1926 and the Australasian Journal of Pharmacy’s tip for …
‘It’s important to invest in your pharmacists’
In this episode of the AJP Podcast, Sally Cairnduff explains what it’s like to work for a not-for-profit pharmacy servicing a rural community – and her lessons for the profession …
Research roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest research news The long and winding road of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a chronic disorder of autonomic regulation …
Your EOFY checklist: Streamline, organise and set up for success
The end of the financial year (EOFY) is just around the corner, and for pharmacy owners, wrapping up the year efficiently is key to starting the new financial year on …
The grass is not always greener
It’s not uncommon for people to think someone else’s circumstances are better than their own. But before deciding to ‘jump the fence to greener grass’, you need to fully research …
Beyond teenage breakouts: understanding adult-onset acne
Far from being a cosmetic footnote, adult and menopausal acne is clinically significant, emotionally burdensome, and common in the community, yet it remains poorly recognised and inadequately managed Key points …
Children’s pain: the right advice
Community pharmacists are ideally positioned to provide high-quality, evidence-based guidance on childhood pain management Key points Paracetamol is first-line analgesia for all paediatric ages, while ibuprofen is preferred when an …
Finding the right path
What can an intern learn from their mentor? And what advice and support should a mentor be offering? Sheshtyn Paola finds how two pairs of mentors and mentees approached their …