Forum: We really want to see more dollars
“Refreshing honesty from AMA vice president in this article on Health Care Homes … “It makes sense that the government would allocate an amount of money that is based on the …
E-prescribing requires caution: professor
Electronic medication management offers ease of use – but mistakes may slip through if not approached with caution Research has shown that the use of electronic prescribing reduces common medication …
Pharma’s footprint
Unwanted, expired and improperly disposed of medicines pose a serious threat to people, animals and the environment. How can pharmacists play an active role in reducing the impacts? How active …
The week in review
We take a look back at the week in pharmacy Ahead of next week’s Budget, the pharmacy sector has been copping more criticism from a certain News Corp journalist, with …
Don’t fear the future
A large proportion of pharmacists want to own their own pharmacies, but are worried about how they can do so, an AJP poll reveals We asked AJP readers whether they …
GP pharmacists have ‘superpowers’
Pharmacists providing integrated care in GP clinics have “superpowers” according to an international medical expert Dr Kirsten Meisinger, from Boston’s Cambridge Health Alliance, said pharmacists provide “superpowers” in multidisciplinary teams …
Fired and suspended over marijuana cookies
A pharmacist has been disciplined for baking marijuana cookies for a patient JoAnne Andrews of Sydney, Nova Scotia has been suspended by the Nova Scotia College of Pharmacists for 30 …
Clinical tips: hypertension
Louis Roller examines the ways in which pharmacists can help prevent and manage hypertension Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a long term medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated. …
Dealing with trauma in the workplace
A pharmacy staff member in Tasmania has been diagnosed with PTSD after being threatened during a recent robbery In October last year, Benjamin Robert Joseph entered Tasmanian pharmacy armed with …
In the name of harmony
Over 200 active ingredient names set to change as Australia moves to fall in line with international norms A wide range of active ingredient names are set to be updated …
Health record ‘opt out’ trial a success
My Health Record should be opt out, says the Guild The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has welcomed the success of the My Health Record trials which it says have confirmed …
Tax petrol 10c a litre to fight obesity
Experts have come up with a new suggestion in the fight against obesity: lift petrol taxes The idea is based on a new study from Deakin Health Economics, at the …