In Depth
The trouble with purpose
Many pharmacies have a purpose that motivates their actions, however, they often have a flawed, or even no, plan to achieve this goal In 1860, the Royal Society of Victoria …
Ouch, that hurts: assessing and managing children’s pain
A considered approach to children’s pain assessment and treatment can help ensure best-practice management in community pharmacy Studies show that, compared with adults, paediatric pain is frequently under-recognised and under-treated. …
Showing up this NAIDOC week
Johnny Briggs on cultural safety, and Curtis Ruhnau about how pharmacists can ‘stand up and show up’ for Indigenous Australians, this NAIDOC week National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across …
How has COVID affected Australians’ health?
New report shows where we’ve failed and done well, writes Stephen Duckett, The University of Melbourne The SARS-CoV-2 virus was first detected in Australia on January 25 2020. Within two …
www.WaterWaterWater
Angelo Pricolo wrestles with the ethical dilemma of selling bottled water in his pharmacy, but his love for H2O is renewed Water has always been a fascination for me. I’m …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Omega‐3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Intake and Blood Pressure This meta-analysis suggests the optimal combined intake of omega‐3 fatty acids for BP …
Keeping it fair
Equitable access is always the priority in innovating pharmacy practice, says incoming PSA national president Fei Sim The Australian health system is under immense pressure. Emergency department presentations are increasing …
A partner you can trust
Lachlan Ballinger explains why a pharmacy accountant is crucial to succeed in pharmacy In some states, as little as 30% of pharmacy owners are utilising the benefits of a pharmacy …
A funny thing happened to me at Bunnings the other day
An experience at his local Bunnings provided Glenn Guilfoyle with an experience that he says has nothing, but also everything, to do with retail pharmacy I have an allegory to …
Biosimilars: still a work in progress
Evidence is pointing to most pharmacists still struggling to come to grips with their role in providing biosimilar medicines It’s now been seven years since the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee …
Getting to know you
Angelo Pricolo gets the lowdown on Greg Turnbull, the Pharmacy Guild’s long-term former comms director Greg Turnbull, the former Pharmacy Guild national communications director (for 12 years) was born in …
Research roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest news in research Pregabalin prescribing risks This article highlights the medico-legal issues associated with prescribing pregabalin and the merging misuse of pregabalin, …