In Depth
RTPM: Where are we now?
Pharmacist Dimi Hoppe provides a detailed overview of real time prescription monitoring across Australia While all Australian states and territories have agreed to participate in a national real time prescription …
Lashings of Lycra
Angelo Pricolo, mindful of his safety, joins the ranks of men in Lycra Two of the most eye-catching images in the sporting world are the middle-aged hirsute male in undersized …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Integration of non-dispensing pharmacists into primary healthcare services This umbrella review and narrative synthesis suggest that the integration of …
Dequeuing your queues
Community pharmacies must pay more attention to the amount of time patients spend in queues, says Glenn Guilfoyle Regardless of all the latest retail pharmacy challenges and opportunities: electronic prescriptions, …
Endo ignorance
Despite a ministerial apology, and subsequent National Action Plan, women with endometriosis continue to experience delayed diagnosis, ongoing pain and indifference Endometriosis is a debilitating, chronic condition that affects 200 …
Clinical tips: Overdose
As the adage says, the dose makes the poison… but the general public don’t always know that, write Lisa Nissen and Esther Lau An overdose is when more than the …
Clinical tips: leg ulcer
Pharmacists are well placed to treat leg ulcers in their early stages, writes Carlene McMaugh Leg ulcers may be associated with venous insufficiency, neuropathy, or arterial disease, and may be …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Drugs in secondary stroke prevention Aspirin, clopidogrel, or a combination of aspirin with dipyridamole are first-line options for secondary …
Prescribing a good night’s sleep
Numerous studies have shown pharmacists are well placed to support sleep health. However, what is the true depth and feasibility of their role in this area? We are now more …
Here’s how pharmacies could boost Australia’s COVID vaccine rollout
John Jackson and Harry Al-Wassiti from Monash University look at the many ways pharmacists could already be helping with the rollout Under Australia’s original COVID-19 vaccination rollout plan, community pharmacies …
Clinical Tips: Nosebleed
Nosebleed is usually a minor first aid presentation… but don’t be fooled, writes Brad Butt Epistaxis or nosebleed might not be the most common reason for a visit to the …
One on one: Rebecca and Elise
‘Paying it forward’: How this mentoring relationship brings laughter and fun for both pharmacist owner and intern Welcome to AJP’s series on mentor-mentee relationships. If you are interested in being …