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Recently, a client in our marketing module reached out for guidance on crafting EDMs (electronic direct mail) that resonate with their community, writes Rebecca Goodsell At Peak, we use EDMs …

Pharmacy is an increasingly feminised profession, however we have recently heard disturbing reports of improper treatment and discrimination toward pharmacists and staff who are pregnant or returning from maternity leave  …

AdPha has awarded its highest honour to Peter Fowler FANZCAP (CritCare), recognising decades of commitment to the organisation and profession Fowler is known for generously sharing ‘limitless’ clinical knowledge to …

“The way we handle prescriptions is 20 years out of date”, opposition health spokesperson says  The year is 1984 and the Coalition wants to “free pharmacists from clerical duties” to …

Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Inhaler device selection for people with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease This article provides an overview of factors …

Are your pharmacists regarded as an asset, or as a cost? How you approach this question will determine whether your pharmacy has the potential to take up the newer professional health …

Whether the cause is environmental or medicines-related, pharmacists are in an excellent position to help patients suffering from dry eye. Megan Haggan investigates Key points: Dry eye is very common, …

Pharmacists voice concern over competition watchdog green lighting Sigma’s Chemist Warehouse merger  Pharmacists are questioning the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC’s) decision not to oppose the proposed $8.8 billion …

The AJP goes back to the 1950s with historic legislation being passed in Victoria, to allow Friendly Societies to dispense – plus price-cutting, antibiotic stewardship and the likely outlawing of …

Pharmacist named one of nine individual Medicare Champions from across the country Laura Stewart, pharmacist and proprietor at Pharmacy 777 Karratha, WA, was named a Medicare Champion in the Stronger …

Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Safe withdrawal and tapering of antidepressants This article explores the rationale for tapering antidepressants gradually, in a hyperbolic pattern and a …

Andrew Tooms takes look around the nation at the legislative and regulatory responsibilities of pharmacists when confronted by possible abuse of a minor Author: Andrew Tooms BSc (Hons), LLB, MHM, AACPA, …