Board publishes pharmacist entry framework
After a period of consultation, the board put forward the pathway to entry or re-entry to pharmacy practice The Pharmacy Board of Australia has released its framework for pharmacists wishing …
Flashback Friday: ‘A career for drunks and wasters’
It’s April 1919 and the Australasian Journal of Pharmacy is pondering the delicate matter of taking time off – and finding someone to cover for you In the aftermath of …
An appetite for growth: Pharmacy’s big bet on GLP-1s
GLP-1s have provided a financial boost to pharmacies, but patients ineligible for subsidies say the cost of the medicines is often prohibitive. Kate Cowling reports on how the market is …
Treating cough and cold: a refresher for pharmacists
Correctly assessing counselling and distinguishing viral from bacterial illness is central to both patient outcomes and responsible antimicrobial stewardship, says Jala Moushi KEY POINTS The majority of upper respiratory tract …
Newborn nutrition: managing cow’s milk protein allergy in infants
Pharmacists play a critical role in supporting parents with identification of allergic reactions, including cow’s milk protein allergy, and in recommending appropriate pathways to manage food allergies and maintain a …
What does workplace culture make possible… or prevent?
USING THE PDL RISK MANAGEMENT GUIDE FOR PHARMACISTS This series introduces pharmacists to the PDL Risk Management Guide for Pharmacists, and how it can be used in everyday pharmacy practice …
Beyond the flu shot: closing the gap on Covid-19 vaccinations in older adults
Using the 2026 influenza season to improve Covid-19 vaccination in adults aged 65 years and older. By Krysti-Lee Patterson MBA, BPharm, FANZCAP (Edu, Informtcs), MPS, MAICD, Managing Director, Meitheal Services, …
S3 celecoxib for period pain
This article provides an update on the management of period pain in community pharmacy, with a focus on evidence-based treatment options and the role of S3 celecoxib within current Australian …
The cytochrome P450 system
Back to Basics with Peter Carroll The aim of this series of articles is to revisit and discuss some fundamental pharmacological, physiological and therapeutic concepts with the overall objective of …
Dispensing of oral anti-cancer medications across Australia over time
An understanding of the long-term trends in dispensing of oral anti-cancer medications (OAMs) at national and subnational levels could inform novel models of care intended to optimise OAM access, adherence …
New code needs governance focus too: AdPha
One group of pharmacists have submitted that the PSA’s new draft code of conduct needs to be viewed from a wider lens Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) has made a submission …