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Ouchy: Book review
Ouchy is the perfect introduction to first aid for preschool and primary school aged children, written by a leading pharmacist Written by pharmacist, documentarian and author Angelo Pricolo, this charming …
It’s Not You, It’s Perimenopause
Angelo Pricolo reviews a new book from pharmacist Sarah Gray Perimenopause is usually defined as the natural transitional stage before menopause, typically starting in a woman’s 40s, marked by fluctuating hormone …
Burnout risk higher in community pharmacy
Pharmacists working in community pharmacy have a higher risk of burnout than their peers working in other areas of the profession a British survey reveals. The Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s (RPS’s) …
Pharmacy gets its own TV series
Parallel World Pharmacy blends fantasy with pharmacy to produce the season’s animé cult hit The world of pharmacy has been light on fictional heroes – or fictional representations at all …
Murder, drugs, romantic liaisons and pharmacy
Angelo Pricolo reviews a mystery novel and interviews its pharmacist author Murder, drugs, romantic liaisons and pharmacy … Dr Rick Morrow, Professor Emeritus of Pharmacology, at Drake University Des Moines in …
‘It’s essential that people feel safe to speak up.’
What’s the best way to support your pharmacy team during the pandemic? A recent webinar from AJP and PSS provides some valuable advice This week AJP and the Pharmacists’ Support …
Self-care and team building strategies
What are some ways pharmacists and pharmacy staff are managing stress in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic? It’s no secret that what has been happening in the world lately …
Positive pharmacy stories from the frontline
In need of a good news story or pick-me-up today? Here is a roundup from across your pharmacist colleagues of random acts of kindness they’ve received from the public With …
Debunking #fakenews
The World Health Organization has joined TikTok to provide health advice as social media platforms clamp down on COVID-19 misinformation Social media platforms are prioritising posts from the World Health …
13 questions with Ben
Known for his colourful shirts and panna cotta attempts, pharmacist Ben Trobbiani made the top 10 in this year’s season of MasterChef… we interview him now that the show has …
Clearing the smoke
For the first time, Australia is getting industry awards “to honour Australian cannabis and hemp pioneers” With recent provisions for access to medical cannabis and hemp in Australia, the inaugural …
The cost of burnout
Are you suffering from burnout? How can pharmacy owners and managers reduce workplace burnout, improve retention and help their staff thrive? Burnout is a syndrome resulting from chronic workplace stress …