Adam Spencer presents: The numbers 1 to 100
Ever wondered whether Usain Bolt could beat an ostrich over a 100-metre sprint? Or what is the most popular coloured M&M? Comedian, media personality and mathematics genius, Adam Spencer can …
Meet the finalists: Capital Chemist Wanniassa
We meet the finalists in the Guild Pharmacy of the Year competition, starting with Canberra’s Capital Chemist Wanniassa Building on their own experiences in the community has helped to reinforce …
Poll: Do you recommend Vitamin D supplements?
Do you recommend Vitamin D supplements to patients? Last week, AJP took a look at the issue of Vitamin D supplements and the case for and against them. This month …
A woman of influence
In the final of a series of interviews with the top five of our list of 10 Women of Influence in pharmacy, we speak to consultant pharmacist Debbie Rigby 1. …
The week in review
We take a look at the last week in pharmacy There was big news for six community pharmacies around the country this week, as the Pharmacy Guild announced its finalists …
Why I love working for Chemist Warehouse
We’ve heard some of the more outlandish theories, but what is life really like for a pharmacist working for discount giant Chemist Warehouse? Xavier Agostino gives us his inside view …
Sydney high school students show up ‘Pharma Bro’
After the “most hated man in America” hiked up the price of Daraprim by 5000% last year, these Australian students have made it in their school lab for about $2 …
GP struck off for overprescribing drugs of addiction
A NSW doctor has had her registration cancelled for repeatedly prescribing large amounts of opioids and benzodiazepines to drug-seeking patients The GP, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has …
Clinical tips: opioids and gastrointestinal issues
Karalyn Huxhagen takes a look at opioid induced bowel dysfunction The close relationship between diarrhoea and constipation is a situation that pharmacists commonly encounter. The use of many medications can …
Pharmacist loses two-year-long battle with Pharmacy Board
A WA pharmacist has had defamation proceedings against the Pharmacy Board dismissed after he claimed the Board’s publication of conditions on his registration could lead people to falsely conclude he had …
Asthma treatment now on PBS
New biologic to treat severe asthma heads new PBS listings The first biologic medicine to treat severe allergic asthma in patients whose symptoms are inadequately controlled with high dose preventer …
Terry White Chemist under fire for Golliwog display
One of the brands’ chemists in Toowoomba will no longer stock the ‘golly doll’ in its product line after being accused of racism Local resident George Helon was passing the …