Calling all innovators
AJP is supporting the 2016 UTS/AstraZeneca Innovative Pharmacist of the Year awardThe AstraZeneca Innovative Pharmacist of the Year 2016 will open for nominations on Wednesday 20 JulyTo nominate or for …
World News Wrapup: 20 July 2016
Pharmacy news from around the world, including more reports of Clonidine overdoses in childrenJakarta, Indonesia: Police have named 14 hospitals and eight midwife clinics which allegedly administered fake vaccines to …
Safety tips for pharmacy staff
With criminals targeting pharmacies across Australia, we look at the best ways to prepare your staff and ensure their safetyPolice are currently investigating a string of armed robberies of pharmacies …
Evidence for complementary medicines: the value of science and traditions
Brenda Davy takes a look at the the evidence base for CMsComplementary medicines have existed for centuries and have provided the basis for many of the formulations of ‘conventional’ medicines …
Pharmacists urged to check patient inhaler technique
Australian research shows up to 90% of patients incorrectly use their inhalers for asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)The National Asthma Council Australia is urging pharmacists and other health …
The price isn’t right
Statins to experience further price disclosure hitA number of the most commonly used medicines are going to experience additional price drops in the newly released October price disclosure cycle.Highly prescribed …
The demographic lowdown
Latest data reveals the state of the pharmacy professionThe current size and shape of the profession have been revealed in the latest round of statistical data from the Pharmacy Board …
Hear this: audio education
Check out our Australian College of Pharmacy audio CPD education modulesOur latest audio CPD module on ‘Medicines in Dental Care’ is now available on the education section of the AJP …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest research pertinent to community pharmacy Liraglutide and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Type 2 DiabetesIn this double-blind trial, liraglutide, an analogue of human glucagon …
Ministers welcomed by pharmacy groups
Congratulations have followed the reappointment of Sussan Ley as Health Minister, although some are taking the opportunity to highlight the work that needs to be done“It is an honour to …
Poll: How does your pharmacy deal with medicines shortages?
Many of you are stockpiling or resorting to overseas access to get required medications for patientsAJP has received a great deal of feedback regarding our story on medicines shortages.“There’s not …
How you can help manage hypertension
Updated recommendations from the National Heart Foundation of Australia will allow pharmacists a wider scope to help manage the biggest risk factor for strokeSome recommendations of the new 2016 guidelines …