Women’s midlife health: more than menopause
Menopause may be a common reason for women to seek advice, but it shouldn’t be the only conversation. Midlife offers a valuable opportunity to assess future health risks, encourage prevention …
Mind the gap: Pharmacy’s role in heart health
Most first heart attacks are preventable, yet too many Australians remain unaware of the risk until it’s too late. From opportunistic screening to post-discharge support, where can pharmacists make the …
Tackling wellness: Medicine 3.0
Pharmacists are well positioned to support the evolution in preserving health through preventive care, evidence-based complementary medicine advice, lifestyle counselling and personalised approaches to medicine optimisation KEY POINTS The Medicine …
One FIP, one world
The last year’s advocacy has reaffirmed pharmacists’ “irreplaceable and invaluable” role in health care, says FIP president, Australian Paul Sinclair “When we bridge science, practice and education, not only do …
Aussie takes out top global award
The International Pharmaceutical Federation has honoured several Australian pharmacists in its global awards Australia’s Professor Parisa Aslani has been awarded the prestigious Exceptional Pharmaceutical Education Award at the opening ceremony …
‘Overdose is an Australian problem’: Penington Institute
Access to lifesaving treatment, including naloxone and opioid replacement therapy “remains uneven”, as the number of overdose deaths hits a record high Findings from the 2026 edition of Australia’s Annual …
Man steals prescription meds at knifepoint
A man has been charged following an alleged armed robbery in suburban Brisbane in which he wore a colourful outfit According to Queensland Police, at around 10.45am on Thursday, August …
Asthma management ‘not just about relieving symptoms’
Pharmacists and other health professionals are being urged to encourage patients to focus on treating inflammation rather than asthma symptoms alone Patients need to be empowered to make the best …
Infinity stores ‘continue to trade well’: Wesfarmers Health
The health arm of the conglomerate gave an update on the 73 Infinity Group Priceline Pharmacies, as the division zooms in on its format, ranges and loyalty program Wesfarmers Health …
The spectre of supermarket pharmacy resurfaces
An Australian think tank has released a proposal that the Community Pharmacy Agreements be abolished, along with the ownership and location rules On 13 July 2026, the Grattan Institute published …
Here we go again…
History repeats itself again in the health ‘turf war’ battles. However, change is happening at The AJP I have now worked in the health sector for 26 years, most of …
Consolidated standards, clearer expectations
What the new Pharmacy Board guidelines mean for your practice, by Stephanie McGrath, principal at Twenty20 Legal In April 2026, the Pharmacy Board of Australia released its consolidated Guidelines on …