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 …
Sussan Ley retains health portfolio
Malcolm Turnbull has reappointed an old face to his new ministry despite a difficult campaign against LaborSussan Ley has retained the federal health portfolio, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has announced.There …
Stroke: the 10 major risk factors
What are the 10 most common preventable behaviours and traits associated with stroke risk?Stroke-related deaths and disabilities worldwide would be dramatically cut if we targeted ten preventable behaviours and traits, …
Opinion: Four ways to be a polite Pokémon Go player
A short list of tips for Pokémon Go players who want to avoid stepping on people’s toes – both figuratively and literally My husband and I were walking through Priceline …
Concerns raised over pharmacy and mental health services
The Australian Psychological Society (APS) has voiced concerns about community pharmacists providing mental health servicesDr Louise Roufeil, Executive Manager Professional Practice at the APS, has submitted a letter in response …