In Depth
Trading hours of PBS-approved pharmacies
What hours are PBS pharmacies required by law to trade? Stephanie McGrath explains Pharmacy law perspective Section 98(3) of the National Health Act allows the Secretary to cancel a PBS …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Inhaled corticosteroids: not just for asthma, but for COVID-19? Inhaled budesonide might be beneficial in some cases of early COVID-19 when …
Current trends in valuations
There are significant issues that need to be addressed in current pharmacy valuation reports, says John Thornett Valuation trends in pharmacy land continue to change and evolve with the times, …
Addiction: how do we minimise harm?
Angelo Pricolo hosts a panel of experts who answer our readers’ questions about addiction medicine and pharmacy’s role in harm minimisation AJP invited a panel of leading addiction medicine experts …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news A systematic review of opioid prevalence in Australian residential aged care facilities A systematic review on 23 studies on opioid prevalence …
A seller’s market
Confidence is high in most of the pharmacy real estate market, however some areas have suffered during the pandemic. Natalie Sirianni gives her views on the state of the market …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby outlines the latest research news and developments Antidepressants in adolescence In adolescence, antidepressants are second-line treatment options after psychological therapy for anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder. A concern …
Clinical Tips: Tonsilitis (sore throat)
What are the symptoms of, and treatment options for, tonsitilis? Louis Roller reviews the latest advice and recommendations Tonsillitis and Streptococcal pharyngitis is inflammation of the tonsils- the two oval-shaped …
Once more to close the breach
Data security is of ever-growing importance to pharmacy, with mandatory reporting requirements and the risk of new threats, even from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine While we are all horrified by …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Oral antivirals for mild–moderate COVID‑19: a panacea or a logistical and clinical conundrum? Multiple therapeutic options for COVID-19 are …
Pharmacy’s COVID ‘high tide’
What will be revealed in pharmacy when the tide finally goes out after the pandemic storm? How should owners react to the changed situation? For many pharmacies, the windfall of …
Making inroads in mental health awareness
Whether it’s simply asking, “Are you ok?”, making a referral, or optimising therapy, pharmacists can be the custodians of their patients’ mental wellbeing According to the National Health Survey, one …