We take a look at what you had to say about the MedsASSIST decisions AJP’s comments sections lit up this week as announcements were made first, that MedsASSIST would be …

The new antivirals mean Australia is on track to eradicate hepatitis C, says one expert Associate Professor Simone Strasser, gastroenterologist at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney, says the country …

Dr Philip Goldstone examines emergency contraception use In November and December 2016, we conducted an anonymous online survey1. The survey was completed by 512 women of reproductive age (15 – …

A new collaborative is hoped to boost pharmacy research funding, reach and patient impact A new nationwide collaborative promises to better connect and support Australian pharmacy research organisations and individuals …

We want to know your thoughts about the upcoming schedule change in February 2018 From February 2018 medicines containing codeine will no longer be available OTC, meaning pharmacists will need …

Capital Chemist Wanniassa held a party over the weekend to celebrate three big wins at APP The Canberra pharmacy was recognised nationally at the conference, winning the Guild Pharmacy of …

Is the government planning to nationalise pharmacy? Rumours are rife in pharmacy circles that the federal government has asked the King Review panel to investigate ways to nationalise pharmacies. It …

It’s been a difficult week for pharmacy, even for those who were able to stay dry As Cyclone Debbie raged in Queensland and northern NSW, the eyes of the pharmacy …

AJP chats with Ellyse Perry, sports star and Priceline Pharmacy ambassador Twenty-six years young, Ellyse Perry is considered a prodigy within the Australian cricket world. In 2007 at 16 years …

The lead-up to the codeine upschedule is a critical time for pharmacy, an expert says amid the launch of a new pain professional service Clinical pharmacist Joyce McSwan, pain educator …

Amcal pharmacies will introduce an asthma inhaler technique check from 6 April The service is an in-store consultation with a pharmacist and runs through a six-step process to educate users …

Parkinson’s disease is a complex condition, writes Louis Roller Parkinson’s disease is a slowly progressive degenerative neurological disorder characterised by resting tremor, pill rolling of the fingers, a mask-like facies, …