In Depth
Flashback Friday: ‘Gestapo methods in our midst’
“No agreement with the Federal Government as a contracting party is worth the paper on which it is written,” thundered an AJP correspondent in 1945, as shots were fired within …
An emerging role
Pharmacists are launching paid lactation consultant services to help local mums find success with breastfeeding Gold Coast credentialed pharmacist and GP pharmacist, Gillary Assedjian, currently leads a working group pioneering …
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 …
Heartburn and PPIs: the GORD and bad
Despite the accessibility of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), they are not a silver bullet. Pharmacists are well placed to monitor and manage PPI use and educate on lifestyle changes that …
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 …