In Depth
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Role of advanced practice pharmacists in general practice Advanced practice pharmacists working in general practice represent the next step …
Not being average
Is your pharmacy average? Bruce Annabel and Mal Scrymgeour offer their advice on the strategies to differentiate yourself from the average Eight years ago, National Geographic magazine collected statistics on …
Break down the boxes
Are you trying to make positive changes in your pharmacy? This is the biggest leadership lesson you need right now, writes Chantelle Turner Many moons ago, I held a staff …
The Black Death was not as widespread or catastrophic as long thought
A new study sheds news light on a historical plague, write Adam Izdebski, Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History; Alessia Masi, Sapienza University of Rome, and Timothy …
Clinical tips: Fluid balance
Louis Roller looks at the importance of balancing the body’s fluid input and output levels and why this is crucial to health Fluid balance (fluid homeostasis), describes the balancing of …
1972: the future lies in professional services
February 1972: deteriorating trading conditions lead to calls for a ‘professional fee’ to ensure the future of pharmacies In an AJP article looking at ‘History and the Professional Fee‘, pharmacist …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Chemical analysis of fresh and aged Australian e‐cigarette liquids E‐cigarettes are increasingly popular in Australia; however, this study highlights that Australian …
3 marketing questions you need to answer?
Pharmacies need to reconsider their marketing plans as we settle into the new year, says John Thornett As we all settle into 2022, it is time to rethink your marketing …
Clinical tips: Medicines affecting weight
Weight gain as a side effect of medicines is an important fact in adherence to medication therapy or for people to seek alternative options to existing therapy, writes Carlene McMaugh …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Efficacy of systemic glucocorticosteroids for pain in rheumatoid arthritis Oral corticosteroids (OCS) are effective in reducing pain scores in people living …
Workforce worries to impact market
While the pharmacy market remains strong for now, workforce issues have been identified as the looming threat There has been a marked jump in the number of pharmacy owners …
Burning hearts
Pharmacy is often the first stop for patients with heartburn symptoms, but is the best diagnosis and advice being given? Heartburn (acid reflux) is a widespread complaint. According to The …