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.
How policy change will affect residential aged care
Michael Bonner, clinical pharmacist, pharmacy owner and CEO of Choice Aged Care, talks to AJP Podcast host Carlene McMaugh about the “seismic” policy change of 60-day dispensing He’s confident that …
‘It’s pretty gobsmacking, isn’t it’
Chief pharmacist with the Capital Chemist Group Andrew Topp talks about the lack of consultation surrounding 60-day consulting, and questions the competence of decision-makers Speaking to Carlene McMaugh for the …
60-day dispensing: the personal impact
Kay Dunkley, executive officer of the Pharmacists’ Support Service, talks about the impact of 60-day dispensing on individual pharmacists From a potential reduction in employment opportunities, to having to manage …
Let’s get back to the negotiating table
Pharmacy Guild of Australia national vice president, Anthony Tassone, calls on the government to return to the table to discuss ways to address concerns about 60-day dispensing, on the AJP …
A lesson from the coalface
What will 60 day dispensing mean to those at the coalface? Independent pharmacy owner Natalie Kopas talks about what it will mean to her, her staff and her patients What …
60-day dispensing could exacerbate errors
Carlene McMaugh speaks with PDL Professional Officer Gary West about double dispensing, potential risks and how to get prepared West says that while PDL does not take the representative stance …
A ‘devastating’ decision
Manya Angley talks about the recent announcement of plans to ‘flip’ previous funding proposals for pharmacists in aged care facilities In this podcast, advanced practice pharmacist Manya Angley discussed the …
‘There was a lack of consultation’: Sim
AJP Podcast host Carlene McMaugh speaks with PSA national president Dr Fei Sim about the announcements of both 60-day dispensing and funding for aged care services – both of which …
Running on adrenaline: hospital pharmacists and burnout
John Evans discusses how pharmacy can find its new generation of leaders – and keep the existing ones in a profession under pressure In this episode of the AJP podcast, …
Medication safety in aged care
Simon Bell talks about the growing opportunities for pharmacists to work in aged care settings, medication safety and developing guidelines In this episode of the AJP podcast, Carlene McMaugh talks …
Dealing with addiction
Suzanne Nielsen talks about substance use disorder and the role of pharmacists in addiction medicine In this episode of the AJP Podcast, Professor Suzanne Nielsen, pharmacist and head of the …
‘A land of opportunity’
Richard Lim talks about his career in pharmacy, his work in local council and his role in community groups and philanthropy In this podcast, Carlene McMaugh talks to Richard Lim, …