In Depth
Flashback Friday: Could pharmacists be replaced?
It’s May 1976, and amid our discussions of cutting-edge technology such as data discs for patient records and microfiche, we had a warning for pharmacists “If Australian pharmacists do not …
I want to ride my bicycle
Angelo Pricolo wonders why he needs to celebrate actually surviving his bike ride to work Made it. I survived the ride to work. ‘It should not be like that’ I …
Looking at Budget 2026
The 2026–27 Federal Budget introduced several significant proposals for tax reform writes Peak Strategies’ accountant manager, Marcus Evitt Outlined below are some pharmacy-related measures announced; however, unlike last year’s federal budget, …
dRx series: Deprescribing calcium & vitamin D in older people
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
When is it appropriate to consider deprescribing calcium and vitamin D for your older patients? Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page take a look Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest research news Measuring blood pressure accurately Accurate blood pressure measurement is essential for the diagnosis and management of hypertension. To obtain reliable readings, both …
What the 2026 Federal Budget means for health
Reforms to the NDIS, which are set to deliver $37.8 billion in savings, dominate the health side of the Federal Budget, experts from NAB say Despite the energy shock and …
Carrying on business by an unregistered person
Efforts to ensure pharmacies are controlled by pharmacists appear to be doomed to failure It’s May 1892 and concerns are being raised that patient safety and the reputation of the pharmacy profession are being place in jeopardy …
dRx series: Deprescribing gout medicines in older people
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
When should pharmacists consider deprescribing gout medications for older patients? Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page take a look Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended to …
dRx series: Deprescribing NSAIDs in older people
Amy Page and Amanda Quek
Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page take a look at how and when to consider deprescribing NSAIDS in elderly patients Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest research news Management of obsessive-compulsive disorder in adults Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic and frequently debilitating psychiatric disorder, marked by persistent intrusive thoughts …
Avoid being hustled
Staff shortages combined with reduced operating hours are increasing pressure on pharmacists while dispensing It’s May 1916 and moves to restrict business hours are having “one not unexpected effect”. the …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest research news GLP-1 Receptor/Dual Agonists for Weight Loss A systematic review and network meta-analysis of 127 RCTs concluded that tirzepatide and semaglutide are most …