In Depth
The AJP at 140: A glance back to 1951
Angelo Pricolo looks back 74 years in his own AJP archives to delve into the links between the publication and the profession The Australian Journal of Pharmacy (AJP) is the …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Gabapentinoid-Diuretic Prescribing Cascade This cohort study showed that older veterans who were given oedema–loop diuretics after starting gabapentinoids and experienced what …
Understanding the market cycle
When it comes to buying or selling a pharmacy, timing can be key, Pharmacy Solutions Australia managing director, Peter Marshall writes Understanding pharmacy market cycles is essential for buyers looking to secure …
Managing heartburn and GLP-1s
The widespread uptake of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists has brought a new wave of gastrointestinal complaints to the pharmacy counter In recent years, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists have …
Unite or face bleak future
Calls for the formation of “a pharmacy guild or union” by Australasian Journal of Pharmacy columnist should not be “lightly disregarded”, the publication’s January 1926 editorial states Weaknesses in the pharmacy sector’s position could see …
‘We wanted to create a space where cannabis is treated as a legitimate medicine’
Community pharmacist and owner of MedWest Medical Dispensary, Keegan Wong, says his passion lies in merging evidence-based medicine with a holistic model of health. Speaking to host Carlene McMaugh of …
‘Community pharmacists must not be overlooked any longer’
Pharmacists should be equipped with the skills and confidence to discuss health behaviours with patients, experts say Australia’s community pharmacists need to play a bigger role in helping patients to address lifestyle issues …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Efficacy and Safety of Bisphosphonates for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome A systematic review and meta-analysis of 11 RCTs has concluded that …
Cocaine in hayfever
With pollen in the air, the very first edition of the Australasian Journal of Pharmacy highlighted an interesting treatment for hayfever It’s January 1886 and the inaugural edition of the AJP is …
dRx series: deprescribing iron & vitamin B12 in older people
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
Dr Amy Page and Amanda Quek look into desprescribing iron and vitamin B12 Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended to achieve improved health outcomes through …
2025: a year for growth and change – part two
The second part of our look back at the news and events that shaped the profession in 2025 JULY • Pharmacists who have completed relevant training, in both Queensland and …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Cardiometabolic parameter change by weight regain on tirzepatide withdrawal in adults with obesity A post hoc analysis of the SURMOUNT-4 trial …