Take ownership of your local marketing
A lot of pharmacies rely too heavily on their franchise for marketing when they should be creating localised strategies, says Sarah Rendell These pharmacies assume …
Breathe well
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a leading cause of death in Australia and yet half of all people with the condition don’t even know they …
The week in review
Codeine news and the prospect of $20 online prescriptions caused controversy this week The ever-present issue of codeine loomed large this week, as the results …
Flesh-eating bacteria taking over Victoria
A 13-year-old girl is calling for more research into an third world infection outbreak on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula Ella Crofts, 13, from the coastal region …
A product fit for man or beast
More treasures emerge through the AJP/RUM ‘Search for Australia’s Oldest Medicine’ Pharmacies around Australia are continuing to send us photos of some amazing old medicines …
Understanding exercise barriers vital
A study published in The Lancet has found that globally, one in 12 deaths could be prevented with 30 minutes’ worth of physical activity, five …
Amazon making a move?
Amazon may be getting in touch with US pharmacy industry players in moves to enter the pharmaceutical market Analysts at investment bank Leerink Partners have …
Do beta blockers add benefit to other meds?
Just under half of participants in a study of heart attack survivors stick to their medicines regimen, a new study has found The study, which …
CWH announces seven new Supercare pharmacies
Partly funded by the Victorian government, the pharmacies will offer a range of treatment services including on-site nurse, and will be open 24/7, 365 days of …
Walker recall
Two batches of Freedom Healthcare Quad Walkers are being recalled due to breakage fears Freedom Health Care, in consultation with the TGA, is recalling two …
Five minutes to midnight!
Time is running out to complete your annual CPD points allocation, but AJP can help…. The clock is fast running down to the end of …
September heatwave looms
Sydney and Brisbane are set for a “savage” heatwave this weekend, prompting calls for the public to be cautious President of the Australasian College for …