In Depth
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Reduction in Use of Risperidone for Dementia in Australia Risperidone is the only antipsychotic approved in Australia for the management of …
Clinical tips: asthma
Ben Basger takes a look at helping patients with asthma better control the condition Do you have any patients on Symbicort 400/12 mcg or Seretide 500/50 mcg inhalers? Have they …
‘Crazy, but that’s the law.’
Should more common sense be applied to drug labelling? asks Angelo Pricolo Have the medico legal requirements followed by pharmacists for the labeling of medicines taken a wrong turn? The …
Negotiating leases and shopping centre rents
What do pharmacists need to know to be better armed when negotiating new leases? Stephanie McGrath explains I have been assisting several clients lately who have had run-ins with their …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby looks at the latest in research news Inhaled corticosteroids in children with persistent asthma: effects of different drugs and delivery devices on growth This Cochrane review explored the …
Clinical tips: atrial fibrillation
A significant portion of people who have atrial fibrillation will have no symptoms or may not recognise symptoms… so what’s the best way to detect it? asks Carlene McMaugh Atrial …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Benefits and Harms of Oral Anticoagulant Therapy in Chronic Kidney Disease A systematic review and meta-analysis has shown non–vitamin K oral …
Keeping up with things
Failing to upgrade your business management software can be very costly indeed, says Fiona Dixon of HLB Mann Judd When talking to SMEs about their current accounting and business management …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news The effects of single inhaler triple therapy vs single inhaler dual therapy or separate triple therapy for the management of chronic …
Standing their ground
Guild president tells the mainstream media about the importance of location rules George Tambassis, national president of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia has penned a spirited defence of pharmacy location …
The 3 Ps of POS
What can pharmacies do to sort out the three Ps of point of sale: Position, Purpose, Presentation? Simon Gerrits of Pharmacium has some tips Many pharmacies point of sale counter …
Getting to know you
Chatting with Intern Pharmacist of the Year Ayomide Ogundipe on the highs and lows of interning and her top tips for fellow interns Ayomide “Mide” Ogundipe was announced the winner …