In Depth
Looking at harm minimisation
Methadone, buprenorphine, drug testing, naloxone and more: we discuss the latest views and opinions with a panel of experts Why is the naloxone program not seeing wider take-up? Should pharmacists …
PBS stumbles into being 75 years ago
July 1948 – new medicines scheme rendered all but unworkable on its debut after years of doctor boycotts The Health Department has been highlighting the 75th anniversary of the Pharmaceutical …
The dark spot
‘Being a migraine sufferer does encourage you to make the most of the good days’: Angelo Pricolo reflects on a life of dealing with migraine, both personally, and as a …
Avoiding a common mistake
As we begin a new financial year, it’s time to correct a mistake made by many pharmacies, says Sarah Rendell of Peak Strategies I am fully aware that the pharmacy …
The pharmacy dilemma
Finding the balance between healthcare and business management remains a problem for pharmacy “Not all community pharmacists will be managers or want to be, creating a barrier to educating pharmacists …
The crackdown on vaping
Ahead of the May federal Budget, Health Minister Mark Butler announced a new crackdown on e-cigarettes. What does this mean for vapers, for smokers, and for pharmacists? Both vaping and …
The technology question
Pharmacy has suffered some body blows in recent months, but does technology offer options for the future that the profession can utilise to enhance healthcare and financial security? With community …
Don’t let dry skin get your patients down
Skin dryness might be considered a minor complaint but, if left untreated, severely dry skin can progress to flaking, fissuring and infection, writes Leanne Philpott Dry skin is common for …
Out of sight, out of mind
June 1973: Reports emerge that Australia’s first government-owned pharmacies may be hidden from public view in the toilet section of health centres Reports had emerged in June 1973 that pharmacies …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Recommendations on screening for primary prevention of fragility fractures Fragility fractures are a major health concern for older adults and can …
Department rejects claims ‘thousands of ODT patients to be displaced’
Patients stressed by misinformation over opioid treatment program changes, Department of Health says AJP has received this ‘letter to the editor’ from a spokesperson for the Department of Health, seeking …
Take heed of troubling report findings: PDL
PDL says it supports the Guild’s efforts in urging the Federal Government to consult with pharmacy on the real impact of 60-day dispensing Citing a recently published independent report commissioned …