Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Reducing short-acting beta-agonist overprescribing in asthma Excess prescription and use of short-acting beta-agonist (SABA) inhalers is associated with poor …
Taking action on shortages
TGA and Medicines Australia respond to pharmacist survey on medicines shortages, saying changes have been made but there is scope for improvement The TGA and Medicines Australia have noted concerns …
Will you get the one-off public holiday?
It’s up to pharmacy owners whether they open or close their stores on next week’s day of mourning for Queen Elizabeth II Over the weekend, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced …
Addressing inequity
A new resource to help address inequities in pharmaceutical education is launched by the International Pharmaceutical Federation The resource is intended to support academic institutions, policymakers, educators, faculty members and …
Where are all the pharmacists?
Skilled migration is the only immediate solution to community pharmacy’s workforce shortages, says Guild president as he decries the hospital sector’s poaching of their staff “There’s no magic bullet for …
Door ‘open’ for new RACGP president: Guild
The RACGP has elected a “negotiator” who has spoken out against the Queensland pharmacy trials The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has announced its new President-Elect, Dr Nicole Higgins, …
Zantac cancer court cases loom
Mass international litigation could cost pharma companies up to $66 billion, say analysts Pharmaceutical companies which have sold antacid drug Zantac (ranitidine) could face multi-billions of dollars in damages if …
The top 10
What were the topics getting attention from AJP readers over recent weeks? Crime, medication errors and regulatory issues were top of mind for our readers during the previous month, according …
Light bulb moment
In the face of declining customer numbers for traditional pharmacy, Bruce Annabel and Mal Scrymgeour provide 9 tips to keep patients coming back to your pharmacy As a rule, light …
The week in review
Online abuse of pharmacists, medicines shortages, and a glimpse into the near future made the headlines this week Medicines shortages came to the fore this week, as a survey examined …
Planning for disaster
Elizabeth McCourt has been a spearhead of planning the role of pharmacists in confronting disasters and pandemics. We discover what has inspired and motivated her passion for emergency planning At …
CWH manager speaks out on violence
A pharmacist is calling for help amid frequent violent incidents in his shop, saying assault isn’t like a frequent flyers scheme Chemist Warehouse Geraldton managing partner Mahmoud Elshwekh has taken …