In Depth
Pharmacist prescribing: the clinical merits
Australia has been slow to accept the extension of pharmacists’ scope of practice into prescribing. John Wilks looks into the international literature, and the impact of charting programs Pharmacist prescribers …
Everything you see
Are you satisfied in your role as a pharmacist? If not, then look around at all the other options available within the profession Sophia Loren once famously declared ‘Everything you …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Exploring Australian pharmacists’ perceptions and practices towards reducing the risk of medicines-related harm in aged care residents An online survey of …
Choosing a banner group: the market perspective
What advice would pharmacy market analysts give to owners looking to join a banner group? Choosing which franchise is the right fit for a pharmacy is one of the most …
Keeping above the waterline
Pharmacists went “above and beyond” during the 2022–23 series of flood disasters, but more needs to be done to allow them to offer the best support they can When the …
RATs in the ranks: pharmacy and covid testing examined
Researchers take a look at the role of pharmacists in testing for Covid and supplying rapid antigen test kits during the Covid-19 pandemic This article is the third in a …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Management of motor and nonmotor symptoms in Parkinson disease Parkinson disease (PD) presents a challenging array of motor and nonmotor symptoms. …
Choosing a banner group: asking the right questions
What should you be asking when considering joining, changing or leaving a banner group? Choosing which franchise is the right fit for a pharmacy is one of the most critical …
Boosting the numbers
With the ‘carrot’ of protecting workers’ rights failing to attract new members, some unions want a ‘stick’ to coax employees who benefit from pay deals into joining their organisations Union …
Clinical tips: Timing!
One important aspect of medicines management is understanding the optimal timing for administration, writes Amy Page Timing can impact the drug’s pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, which can have a significant impact …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Vasomotor Symptoms During Menopause Vasomotor symptoms affect as many as 80% of perimenopausal and post-menopausal women. Menopausal hormone therapy remains the …
My Health Record is meant to empower patients…
But with little useful information stored, is it worth saving? asks Megan Prictor, Senior Lecturer in Law, the University of Melbourne Australia’s My Health Record is a national, integrated electronic …