The AJP Podcast
The podcast by pharmacists, for pharmacists, brought to you by the AJP. Each episode, join a diverse panel of pharmacists from all settings and experience levels discussing topics that affect pharmacists in day to day practice – such as ability & gender diversity in pharmacy, and medicinal cannabis.
‘Pharmacies are going to struggle to stay open’
“We’re in a messy phase,” as rural pharmacies are overwhelmed by shortages —of staff and medicines—and dealing with uncertainty thanks to the 8CPA “limbo”, says locum Echuca pharmacist in charge …
Trial offer opportunities for pharmacy
Dr Amy Page, the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s (PSA’s) Victorian branch president, talks about the state’s pharmacy pilot and the opportunities it provides pharmacists In the latest edition of the …
‘They will care if they lose their seat’
“This is how we are going to apply the pressure,” CAPS spokespeople tell the AJP Podcast, explaining why the group has moved away from political rallies and towards influencing elections …
Can we embrace the future?
A UK pharmacy leader talks about the ‘paradigm shift’ of independent prescribing and what it means for the profession’s future As the countdown nears for the graduation of the UKs …
On top of the world
Paul Sinclair, the first Australian president of the International Pharmacy Federation (FIP) talks about the future of the profession and the changes he sees impacting pharmacy In the latest edition …
Readers show ‘fear over the future of pharmacy in general’
A sense that pharmacists would be at least recognised for their hard work during the pandemic and natural disasters was sharply reversed last year, AJP editor Chris Brooker tells our …
A look at a ‘monumental year’
PSA’s Fei Sim looks back over the events of 2023, which rocked every facet of the profession in Australia “I really think that when we look back in history, 2023 …
‘Make it more than a throw away line’
Steve Morris, PSA CEO, talks about why we need to examine what quality use of medicines actually means, and why and where pharmacists should be playing a greater role In …
Why have pharmacists sought help in 2023?
AJP podcast host speaks to PDL’s Gary West about the key questions pharmacists had over the past year – and forecasts some challenges and opportunities for 2024 Senior professional officer …
A college for the whole profession
SHPA national president Tom Simpson talks about the paradigm shift to pharmacy career recognition offered by their new advanced practice college Earlier this year, SHPA launched the new Australian and …
SHPA: The year that was
“One of the most interesting years in pharmacy”: Tom Simpson talks practice change, collaborative prescribing and other developments in hospital and clinical pharmacy SHPA national president Tom Simpson joins our …
Control the controllables
Community pharmacy owners need to be proactive in maintaining the viability of their stores, with the 8CPA unlikely to be a cure-all for the sector, Capital Chemist Group chief executive, …
