Debbie Rigby
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Complementary medicine use by community‐dwelling older Australians Research data shows nearly three-quarters of older Australians reported using complementary medicines either daily …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Balancing the Risks and Benefits of Benzodiazepines This article is a viewpoint on the risks and benefits of benzodiazepines, showing risk …
An illustrious career
“I certainly put myself out of my comfort zone”: AJP speaks with 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award winner Debbie Rigby The Brisbane-based consultant clinical pharmacist said she was absolutely thrilled to …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Lack of effect of tart cherry concentrate dose on serum urate in people with gout In this study of 50 people …
Keeping an eye on cardio comorbidities
Typically, people with cardiovascular disease have one or more comorbid conditions, which challenges treatment and can greatly impact the burden of disease Recent data suggests that more than four million …
Research roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Interventions Delivered in the Community Pharmacy to Manage Allergic Rhinitis Pharmacists have a valuable role in the management of …
COVID-19 diagnosis, hydroxychloroquine and more
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news COVID‐19 diagnosis and management: a comprehensive review This article summarises the currently available data on the clinical features of and treatment …
Cap on or cap off?
A recent column has restarted the debate over whether the Home Medicine Review cap needs to be lifted. Here’s how our readers responded A recent AJP column by pharmacist Karalyn …
Most influential people in pharmacy: Debbie Rigby
We speak to the next person in our 14 most influential people in pharmacy campaign, as voted by you Debbie Rigby Consultant clinical pharmacist General practice pharmacist, Garden City Medical …
Agenda Setters: Debbie Rigby
Voted by readers as the tenth leading Agenda Setter in pharmacy, Debbie Rigby is a pioneer of, and tireless advocate for, pharmacy’s enhanced clinical role Debbie Rigby needs no introduction …
New appointment for Debbie Rigby
Leading pharmacist to head Lung Foundation Australia committee The Lung Foundation Australia has announced that Debbie Rigby has been appointed as the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Pharmacy Committee Chair. …
Reviewing the evidence
AJP looks closely at some of the statements in the recent JPPR debate between GP Dr Evan Ackermann and consultant clinical pharmacist Debbie Rigby This week we covered a new …