In Depth
‘There are no prizes for dispensing huge numbers of scripts or working long hours without a break.’
AJP speaks with 2020 Pharmacist of the Year Kay Dunkley about how she came to be at the forefront of practitioner wellbeing Last month, Kay Dunkley was named Pharmacist of …
It’s just not cricket
Wearing varieties of beige may have worked for a former Australian cricket captain, but a beige pharmacy won’t survive or prosper, say Bruce Annabel and Mal Scrymgeour Cricket is an …
Changing concepts: Allergic Rhinitis
The concept of how we manage allergic rhinitis in the community is shifting, thanks to a growing understanding of patients’ perceptions and behaviour regarding treatment Allergic rhinitis is a common …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Pharmacologic Approaches to Glycemic Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes This publication focuses on the full synopsis of the 2020 American Diabetes …
Budget 2020: What you need to know
What does the 2020/21 Federal Budget mean for community pharmacy? Victoria Le from Peak Strategies identifies the key announcements Last Tuesday night Federal Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg, delivered the federal …
Skin in the game
Pharmacists have a key role in promoting skin health, especially reinforcing the importance of sun protection given research indicates many people still seek a tan Key points One in every …
Clinical tips: Is it hay fever?
Handling hay fever presentations requires a different approach in the time of COVID-19, writes Amy Page You are working as a pharmacist at a suburban community pharmacy in Melbourne. You …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Lack of effect of tart cherry concentrate dose on serum urate in people with gout In this study of 50 people …
How have pharmacy students and educators been affected by COVID-19?
AJP journalist Sheshtyn Paola chats with pharmacy students Ethan Kreutzer and Rheanna Norris, and pharmacy professor Tina Brock, about their experiences during the pandemic
What’s on the market?
A look at the five key steps you need to complete to find the right pharmacy to buy By Natalie Sirianni, director, Attain Business Brokers Finding a pharmacy to buy …
What a difference a century makes
There’s widespread panic, restrictions and quarantines are in place, medicines are in short supply, false information is spreading, staff are getting sick and people are refusing to wear masks. Welcome …
Coping through a difficult year
Associate Professor Sue Kirsa outlines the work the Australian Pharmacy Council has done to help the profession navigate the challenges of 2020 So much has changed in the world and …