In Depth
Don’t lament the tribunal
We travel back in time to the very first, and late-running, Community Pharmacy Agreement The AJP’s January 1991 edition outlined how the first CPA – back then, known as the …
First pasta post
A look into the art, science and health qualities of that quintessentially Italian dish: pasta No food defines Italy more than pasta. Well, maybe pizza. But this article is …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Bronchiectasis among Indigenous adults in the Top End of the Northern Territory, 2011–2020 A retrospective cohort study conducted with 459 Aboriginal …
Supplementing your customer’s knowledge
Pharmacists are the gatekeepers of medicines—including complementary meds. As the industry grows, so too does the need for pharmacists to be informed about the latest trends, evidence and interactions. By …
The home front
In between advertising Queen Macassar Oil for setting victory rolls in place and announcing that housewives needed Scrubb’s Cloudy Ammonia, the AJP told us that many Australians had a case …
‘Women are the backbone of pharmacy’
We asked leading women in pharmacy to share their advice and reflections for International Women’s Day International Women’s Day is held annually on 8 March, and this year’s theme is …
PDL appoints two new professional officers
PDL has announced the appointment of Kylie Neville and Dr Simone Henriksen as professional officers, joining Gary West, Jess Hadley and Naomi Lim Neville and Henriksen will work closely with …
Full scope of practice: the pharmacist’s next spinning plate
How can pharmacies prepare for full scope of practice before workloads impact pharmacists? Chantelle Turner takes a look As community pharmacists, we are no strangers to spinning multiple plates. From …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Treatment of obesity with medications binding the glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor The focus of this review is to elucidate the importance …
‘An epic achievement.’
Victoria’s ECP of the Year and Rural Pharmacy Liaison Officer, Emily Griffin, shares with the AJP how she co-developed Australia’s first voluntary assisted dying statewide pharmacy service Emily Griffin is …
Choosing your brand
Changing or choosing a brand for your pharmacy is no doubt a massive decision, and certainly nothing to be undertaken lightly, says John Thornett Changing your brand is a big …
‘Surprisingly good start’ to vax payment program
With close to half of Australia’s 5,949 Section 90 approved community pharmacies signed up, administrators believe the National Immunisation Program Vaccination in Pharmacy (NIPVIP) is off to a good start, …