In Depth
Clinical tips: bone health
All strategies to prevent or manage osteoporosis are not created equal, writes Ben Basger Did you know that the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners published online a document called …
Why Australian pharmacy supports World Pharmacists Day
Gilbert Yeates takes a look at why the profession is celebrating today, World Pharmacists Day “Safe and effective medicines for all” is the theme of this year’s World Pharmacists Day, …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Omega-3 Fatty Acids for the Management of Hypertriglyceridemia The American Heart Association has released an update on the role of omega-3 …
Managing the goods
Leading pharmacy business expert Bruce Annabel provides his 10 essential tips for effective stock management Pharmacies following this guide are growing and earning high margins, Mr Annabel says. 1. Determine …
Clinical tips: dementia
Pharmacists can play an important role in helping patients with dementia and their carers, writes Louis Roller Dementia is a syndrome due to disease of the brain, usually of a …
Erectile dysfunction: some background
Brad Butt takes a look at the causes and treatments for ED… and why conversations with pharmacists can help Many men report symptoms of erectile dysfunction (ED) at one time …
Research Roundup
Pharmacotherapy for hypertension, omega-3 for prevention of diabetes, SGLT2 inhibitors… Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Pharmacotherapy for hypertension in adults 60 years or older This is …
Matching the hype
There’s a lot of hype about probiotics – and consumer interest is outrunning their understanding of the evolving science Probiotics—and prebiotics—are a growing and swiftly-evolving product segment in Australia, with …
‘You are pharmacists, not retailers.’
Pharmacy business expert John Thornett says he picked up some valuable ideas at the recent Pharmacy Connect conference. Here’s his seven key learnings I find Sydney a very busy and …
Clinical tips: insomnia
Early intervention by a pharmacist could help with insomnia, writes Carlene McMaugh According to the Sleep Health Foundation[1], approximately 10% of people experience insomnia at any one time, while about …
Is pharmacy set for taxi-style deregulation?
Pharmacist Steve Flavel says the profession needs to change its approach to ownership regulations before the landscape changes around it The Parliamentary Inquiry into Community Pharmacy ownership has found several …
How good is Queensland?
The new Queensland pharmacist prescribing trial is seen by many as a way to move Australian pharmacists away from winning the global “wooden spoon” for scope of practice. Megan Haggan …