Pitchfork-wielding robber charged
A man attempted to rob a Palmwoods pharmacy armed with a pitchfork, Queensland police allege.It will be alleged that around 2.44pm, a man armed with a pitchfork entered the Margaret …
AJP – the Number 1 choice of community pharmacists
The Australian Journal of Pharmacy has once again been ranked Number 1 by community pharmacists as their most read pharmacy publication, achieving an Average Issue Readership of 76%.This was well …
The time has come
Things are not going to miraculously get easier for community pharmacy, so be prepared to work together for results, says Linda Miller There’s been a lot of waiting in community pharmacy …
Calling for help: Part 1
We take a look at a couple real-life stories of pharmacists who have experienced workplace pressures, customer abuse and moreJust like in every workplace, pharmacists can deal with the usual …
Three-year suspension for trafficking dextromethorphan
A pharmacist has been suspended until 2019 after he was convicted of two counts of trafficking dextromethorphan, claiming “long hours” and “lack of judgement” as contributing factors.The Pharmacy Board referred …
Shop around for pharmacy discounts, Checkout advises
A The Checkout piece slamming pharmacy for selling complementary medicines has offered suggestions for saving money that may actually cost consumers more.Pharmacy Guild of Australia Queensland Branch president Tim Logan …
Diabetes clinic a glimpse of the future
A multidisciplinary clinic for people living with diabetes is a glimpse into the future of how 21st Century pharmacies will serve their communities, says PSA president Joe Demarte.Perth Diabetes Care …
AMA head calls 63-year-old giving birth “madness”
No amount of antioxidant supplements or kale smoothies can arrest the inevitability of ageing, he saysAMA president Dr Michael Gannon has said a woman’s decision to use IVF to conceive …
Clinical tips: medicines and breastfeeding
Discussing medicines and Baby mustn’t stop when a baby is born, writes Karalyn HuxhagenCustomers will ask about medications during their pregnancy. There are many myths and it is the pharmacist’s …
Health Care Homes should be for all, says report
Top health organisations say the HCH model should encompass all Australians, not just those with chronic health conditionsA newly released report has outlined the new concept of ‘Patient-Centred Health Care Homes’ …
Pharmacists’ role in oral health
Australia’s first study into pharmacists’ role in oral healthcare has found they are consulted often, but need more trainingA study by researchers from the University of Queensland’s schools of pharmacy, dentistry …
New roles blocked by pay, workload worries
Worry about pay and increased workloads may be holding pharmacists back from engaging in expanded roles, an AJP survey suggests.Last week the AJP asked readers whether they would be keen …