In Depth
Pharmacy market ‘remaining strong’
Majority of pharmacists believe pharmacy business market will remain strong and prices may increase ‘slightly’ A majority of pharmacists who participated in the latest iteration of the Attain Pharmacy Market …
Reflecting on 2024
The past year has seen significant changes for the profession, producing opportunities for reshaping and advancing the role of pharmacists in Australia PDL reflects on 2024 with a snapshot of …
‘Use of the machines leads to the distribution of habit-forming drugs’
A pharmacist hit hard by a flood disaster, a slew of strychnine poisonings and the spectre of medicines vending machines all made headlines in the 30s We opened our December, …
Impetigo: cause and treatment
Skin is fabulous because it protects itself and the body from invading pathogens, writes Dr Brett MacFarlane  Occasionally these defences become breached leading to infections like impetigo. Impetigo, commonly …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Gabapentinoids and Risk of Hip Fracture In this case-case-time-control study including 28 293 patients hospitalized for hip fractures in Australia, gabapentinoid use …
Learning from Pavlov’s Dog
We’ve all heard of the lessons of Pavlov’s Dog, but what lessons can we in pharmacy draw from psychological conditioning?  My most vivid memory from psychology lectures in my undergraduate …
Showing the path forward
We present our readers’ nominations for pharmacy’s advanced practice pioneers When we decided to seek our readers’ views on who they thought had played a significant role in the pioneering …
Community pharmacy ready to play leading role in efforts to eliminate HIV by 2030
Collaborative whole-of-health-system effort, with pharmacists playing a key role, will be key to eliminating bloodborne viruses and STIs, writes Guild national president, Professor Trent Twomey In 2015, The Hon Michael …
A joint effort: raising awareness of bone and joint health
People often ‘put up with’ bone and joint pain and swelling. By raising awareness of the symptoms and risk factors, pharmacists can encourage earlier diagnosis and treatment, writes Leanne Philpott …
Renowned pharmacist’s act, and new Pharmacy Acts
The Sixties are in full swing, and here’s the biggest thing since The Beatles: new Pharmacy Acts from one side of the country to the other “The passing of a …
Topical retinoids: versatile skin care ingredients
Skin is fabulous because, despite what the environment throws its way, it can regenerate and shine, writes Dr Brett MacFarlane Some of the most versatile active ingredients to facilitate skin …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Credentialed pharmacist-led home medicines reviews targeting treatable traits and their impact on health outcomes in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease …