10 Rising Stars: what you said
Here’s a selection of some of the best reader nominations we received for ECPs: from the top 10 to single nominees Elise Apolloni “I heard her speak at the PSA …
Getting back the passion
Our list of rising stars of pharmacy has highlighted those making “significant contributions” to the profession AJP’s first ever list of the 10 Rising Stars of Pharmacy, as voted by our …
Thunderstorm asthma alert service rolls out
Victorians are set to receive thunderstorm asthma alerts, thanks to data from Deakin University The Bureau of Meteorology will send alerts to Victorians for the first time via the new …
Amazon: Australia’s not ready
Australian retailers are completely unprepared for the arrival of Amazon, new data show Digital marketing agency DataSauce – which was founded by the former head of digital at Catch of …
Clumping issue prompts recall
AbbVie is recalling one lot of Lucrin Depot Paediatric 30mg PDS, due to a quality issue The TGA advised that the batch is being recalled due to reports of the …
Know your heart, says TWC
TerryWhite Chemmart has teamed up with the Heart Foundation to offer free staff blood pressure checks TerryWhite Chemmart and the Heart Foundation used World Heart Day last week (Friday 29th …
New recommendations on meds information
More attention needs to be paid to improving the quality of medicines information resources, says FIP The International Pharmaceutical Federation has launched a new Statement of Policy: “Strategic development of …
Rising Star scoops Telstra Awards
Elise Apolloni has won a trifecta of accolades at the ACT Telstra Business Women’s Awards Ms Apolloni, pharmacist and managing partner at the Capital Chemist Wanniassa, was named Telstra ACT …
Pharmacy’s 10 Rising Stars
We reveal our readers choice for the 10 early career pharmacists who are leading the profession into the future Well actually our readers have identified a lot more than 10 …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Aging and extrapulmonary effects of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease People with COPD experience a decline in functional status including …
How long is too long for opioids?
With overprescription rife, what is the optimal length for opioid scripts post surgery, and how can pharmacists help? According to recent US data, the majority of patients undergoing common elective …
The week in review
Recognition for pharmacists was an issue this week: whether in terms of consumer awareness or pay The week started by recognising the important work pharmacists do, with World Pharmacists’ Day; …