Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Reduction in Use of Risperidone for Dementia in Australia Risperidone is the only antipsychotic approved in Australia for the management of …
GPs, practice staff value community pharmacy ‘safety net’
Online pharmacies are no replacement for face-to-face pharmacist interaction, UK study finds General practice staff, including GPs, in the UK have responded to a survey to explore their views of …
No, pharmacies didn’t offer old over-65s stock: Guild
A Pharmacy Guild spokesperson has told AMA president Dr Tony Bartone to “stop digging” over his old flu vaccine remarks The spokesperson rejected fresh claims that pharmacists were administering the …
Top GP says less pharmacist presence would improve compliance
PSA goes to bat for Guild stance on pharmacy regulation as RACGP president argues longer scripts and machine dispensing would ‘improve compliance’ Location rules and pharmacy ownership regulations are good …
Twitter roundup
What happened in the world of pharmacy on Twitter this week? As well as business as usual, the role of pharmacists was being discussed… https://twitter.com/CrazyRxMan/status/1168382256987033600 https://twitter.com/CrankyPharmer/status/1167857837780791297 https://twitter.com/lottybates/status/1167420267397832705 https://twitter.com/paul_naismith/status/1167066730511757312 https://twitter.com/YasminAbdulNZ/status/1167569606212407296 https://twitter.com/drajm/status/1166865739032055813 …
‘Long may they prosper!’
Amid a storm of negative media about pharmacy, one writer took a different stance, asking Australians to “cherish the local chemist” In the leadup to the Seventh Community Pharmacy Agreement, …
The roles that interest you most
AJP readers vote for general service and disease state management pharmacist role followed by GP pharmacist within community pharmacy At PSA19 conference this year, Emeritus Professor Charlie Benrimoj gave a …
Prepare for pollen
The National Asthma Council Australia is calling on healthcare professionals to mark National Asthma Week by preparing the millions of Australians with asthma for pollen season Launching today, the week …
Pathology tests and results: the pharmacist’s role. Part 2: Interpreting routine blood test results
This article is the second in a three-part series and explores factors to consider when interpreting pathology results, specifically renal function, liver function and thyroid function tests. The first article …
First aid for minor burns in the pharmacy
The minor burns commonly treated in community pharmacy primarily require dressing, pain management, infection prevention and general skin care. However, burns of different severity require vastly different treatment approaches. This …
Sunscreens and skin damage
Pharmacists have an important role in promoting optimal sun protection and providing advice about the different types and appropriate use of sunscreens. They can also help to identify warning signs …
Cardiovascular disease. Part 2: Heart failure
This is the second in a series of three articles on cardiovascular disease and explores heart failure; causes, symptoms and treatments as well as investigating newer drugs now available in …