In Depth
Research roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest news in research Pregabalin prescribing risks This article highlights the medico-legal issues associated with prescribing pregabalin and the merging misuse of pregabalin, …
Technology: risk or reward?
A US pharmacy giant is shifting much of its prescription volume to be filled at automated centres, saying it will free up pharmacists’ time. Is this the future for community …
When RAT-testing for COVID, should you also swab your throat?
Should we also be using our rapid antigen test (RAT) to swab our throat, as some social media sources suggest? asks Thea Van De Mortel of Griffith University We’re now …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest news in research Hormonal contraception and mood disorders Hormonal contraception is known to precipitate or perpetuate depression in some patients. The link …
In need of a solution
The groundswell of opinion indicates that community pharmacy has an image problem among students We’ve received a large number of comments on our recent article ‘Why pharmacists are leaving the …
Considering ownership
You’re considering getting into ownership, but where do you start. John Thornett has some tips to consider The most common entry point for pharmacists into the world of business ownership …
Winter ills
While cough and cold medicines can be selected off the shelf, a key mistake customers make is believing they are safe in all circumstances The cold is the most widespread …
Getting to know you
Angelo Pricolo finds out what motivates and inspires Dr Tim Read, the Victorian Greens Health spokesperson Dr Tim Read is a Melbourne born GP, aged 60 and is the Greens …
How should an Australian ‘centre for disease control’ prepare us for the next pandemic?
What should an Australian CDC look like? ask Ben Marais, Jocelyne Basseal, Lyn Gilbert, and Tania Sorrell, from the University of Sydney Over the past two years, Australians have become …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Cannabis-Based Products for Chronic Pain A systematic review of 18 RCTs and 7 cohort studies has concluded that oral …
Bulletproofing your pharmacy
With many pharmacies currently experiencing a pandemic income ‘high tide’, it’s vital to prepare before the next low tide arrives The bullet proof vest has a chequered history with an …
Building cultural sensitivity
Pharmacists are becoming more aware of their need for cultural education and awareness, and the work of Johnny Briggs has been a big part of this awakening The AJP’s Chris …