Docs’ arguments put ‘professional self-interest ahead of patients’ needs’: Guild
Five medical organisations urge the NSW government to pause the planned expansion of pharmacist prescribing – while the Guild says that it’s focusing on “reality” In a joint letter to …
Research roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest research news Comparative cardiorenal efficacy and safety of SGLT2 inhibitors and finerenone in chronic kidney disease with type 2 diabetes SGLT2 inhibitors and finerenone …
A stronger approach to bone health
Osteoporosis remains underdiagnosed, and opportunities to prevent first and future fractures are being missed. We explore how pharmacists can help identify risk earlier, keep treatment on track and reduce falls …
Protecting the vulnerable
Vaccination rates are falling among those most at risk from vaccine-preventable diseases. So who are these vulnerable population groups, and what can pharmacy do to reverse these trends? Key points …
Tasmanian pharmacy leaders honoured
Tasmania has some of the best pharmacists and stores Australia has to offer, the Guild says in announcing the state’s award winners The Tasmanian winners of the National Pharmacy Awards …
Five of the best
Pharmacy Choice celebrated two decades of supporting Australia’s independent community pharmacists by naming five outstanding stores Beginning with a vision to help independent pharmacies thrive in an increasingly competitive landscape, …
The 31st patient: why the HMR cap is a clinical risk
Canberra has created momentum. The First Pharmacy Programs Agreement must now turn that recognition into timely, equitable access to medicines safety care, writes Pooja Sharma From 1 November 2026, Home …
Loyalty or relevance?
Research shows that most loyalty programs don’t foster loyalty—they are effectively a discount club. If what you offer isn’t relevant to the customer, a loyalty program won’t save you Putting …
An exceptional European experience
Book your spot on the PSA Offshore Refresher Conference: 5- 13 May, 2027 in Zagreb & Budapest The 2027 PSA Offshore Refresher Conference is shaping up to be an exceptional …
Telehealth service cops $6.5m cannabis ad fine
Federal court orders a Queensland-based telehealth clinic and its former director to pay penalties totalling $6.95 million in relation to cannabis claims Ads promoting medicinal cannabis for the treatment of …
The AJP’s Most Influential People in pharmacy
Who have our readers chosen as the people who are driving the profession? For the first time since 2022 we invited our readers to vote for ‘The AJP’s Most Influential …
Unapproved nicotine gum warning
TGA seizes “large quantities of suspected unlawful, counterfeit nicotine chewing gum labelled as containing high doses” Consumers are being urged not to use unregistered nicotine chewing gum, following enforcement action …