‘AI is already transforming how pharmacists work’
FIP calls for “robust regulation and clear ethical frameworks” for use of artificial intelligence in pharmacy Artificial intelligence (AI) can support pharmacists to improve medication safety and personalise care, but …
Mind the gap: how pharmacists can help in the new aged care system
Pharmacists say they should have stronger involvement in discharge planning, transitional care and Home Care Packages, as they tackle the new aged care system Advanced Pharmacy Australia has made a …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news First-line treatment of osteoporosis with osteoanabolic therapy Osteoanabolic drugs, which form new bone and restore bone microarchitecture, are recommended as first-line …
Shift in thinking needed for asthma
Asthma Australia is calling on pharmacists to help families move from reactive to preventive management, as new research reveals a behavioural paradox For Asthma Week 2025 (1-7 September), the organisation …
Put rural health first: RIPAA
Government urged to invest in rural pharmacy to bolster access to healthcare Current funding and workforce programs for rural pharmacy are failing to address inequities in remote communities, pharmacists warn. …
New face at National
Finance executive Brigid Hughes has been appointed Chief Finance Officer for National Pharmacies Hughes has worked in senior leadership roles across multinational, ASX-Listed and privately owned consumer-facing companies, including fast …
Time to embrace opportunities: Sinclair
Growing recognition of pharmacists’ capabilities will ensure the profession has a bright future, FIP president, Paul Sinclair, says Pharmacists are being urged to make the most of new opportunities to …
Looking into the benefits and disruptions of new tech
Pharmacist and technology innovator Robert Sztar has reflected on the impact that various technology disruptors may have on pharmacy When you first hear that disruption and pharmacy make a “perfect …
‘Hold that bottle and don’t drop it’
A leading aged care pharmacist discusses how pharmacy has changed over the years – and his passion welcoming those changes The AJP Podcast talks to the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s …
Tailoring OTC analgesic recommendations to individual patient needs
Pharmacists have an important role in helping to assess the suitability and choice of formulation of OTC analgesics for each patient, taking into account the patient’s age, medical conditions, and …
Overweight, obesity and weight management
Obesity is a serious public health issue with widespread health, economic and social consequences. Tackling it requires a multifaceted approach, including public health policies, personal lifestyle changes, and, when necessary, …
Off-label and unlicensed medicines use—a paediatric perspective
As more pharmacists extend their scope of practice, they will need to manage scenarios where children require medication outside the approved conditions for age, therapeutic indication, dose recommendation, formulation, and/or …