Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Penicillin allergy Penicillin allergy is commonly reported, but 9 out of 10 times, penicillin will be tolerated if administered. …
Not all that it seems
The government’s recent proposal to increase dispensed quantities of PBS medicines was nothing more than another savings measure, but it’s one with big potential ramifications for pharmacy, says Paul Cross …
Guild ‘only thinking of business profits’, say docs
The RACGP has “called out” the Guild over script lengths, and again attacked pharmacists over the timing of flu vaccinations Last week, the Government decided it would not go ahead …
What you said: increased script length
Here’s what you had to say about the rejected proposal measure to allow two-month dispenses for around 140 medicines The Guild’s objection to the measure– which was widely reported as …
‘No excuse’ for lack of real time monitoring
The ACT’s real time monitoring system has been hailed as a time-saver, as Victoria rolls its own system out statewide… and other jurisdictions are urged to follow The Territory’s new …
What are the 2019 flu vaccines?
The strains and types of seasonal influenza vaccinations for this year have been announced This year there is a new A strain (H3N2) and a new strain for the B …
Welcome to the AJP podcast
Welcome to our podcast by pharmacists, for pharmacists, brought to you by the AJP Each episode, join a diverse panel of pharmacists from all settings and experience levels discussing topics …
Winning Loyalty through Customer-Centric Business Design
With community pharmacists calling for new products to address the changing needs of their patients, Willach Director John Koot and Country Manager Meg Brideson discuss how customer-centric business design in …
Probiotics for a healthy microbiome: an evidence-based approach to appropriate product choice
GUT HEALTH AND PROBIOTICS Fact versus fiction: Understanding the evidence base supporting vitamin and mineral supplementation The increasing availability and diversity of probiotic products and their growing use by consumers …
Falls: causes and management
Falls prevention involves early intervention using a combination of physical exercise, physiotherapy, home assessment by an occupational therapist, podiatry, eye care, behavioural instruction as well as regular medication reviews. In …
Resilience: how to build it within yourself and your staff
With significant change, workplace stress and other pressures on pharmacists and pharmacy staff, resilience is a key attribute that is more important than ever. Resilience, the ability to bounce back …
Aspirin: who needs it?
Aspirin is one of the most widely used medicines in cardiovascular disease. However, the results of three recently published trials support the previous body of evidence that aspirin does not …