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Pay, ethical dilemmas, practice change, vaccine developments. Let’s look at the ten most read AJP features for 2021 It’s time to look at the key stories that our readers have …

Pharmacists were rated as the fourth most ethical profession on Australia, finishing ahead of GPs in the latest Australian Ethics Index A large nationwide survey has rated pharmacists as Australia’s …

There were concerns about the ‘muzzling’ of country town pharmacists in August 1920, meanwhile discussions were under way to develop a code of ethics for the profession A recent case …

The US case brings to light concerns around conscientious objection at a time when a federal religious discrimination bill is being debated in Australia A woman has filed a lawsuit …

Pharmacists second most ethical among those with whom Australians have personal contact, sitting just behind GPs A survey of more than 1,000 Australians reveals pharmacists are perceived to be among …

Vanessa Pigrum explores some ethical questions raised in an overworked and under-funded healthcare system Australians trust pharmacists. One study ranked them the third-most trusted professionals in the country. Not just within …

Pharmacy Guild president warns of unapproved pharmacies dispensing medicines There have been recent cases of unapproved pharmacies dispensing medicines and claiming PBS reimbursement separately through an approved pharmacy, according to …

The PSA has asked community pharmacy banner and buying groups not to stock or promote homeopathic products These pharmacy groups should “draw a line in the sand and cease all …

Debbie Rigby takes a look around at recent research news Deprescribing conversations: a closer look at prescriber–patient communication Exploration of initiation, style and content of patient and healthcare provider communication …

A pharmacist showing up to work drunk, S8s going missing, inappropriate compounding and matters related to fraud are among behaviours that have seen pharmacists face Section 150 hearings Stuart Ludington, …

Pharmacy continues to poll well in rating of ethical behaviour, though GPs still slightly more highly regarded Pharmacy has maintained a high ethical trust rating in a survey of ethics …

Are pharmacists putting themselves at professional risk by selling non-evidence-based preparations like homeopathy? Jarrod McMaugh investigates Non-evidence-based medicine is a contentious area of healthcare, and pharmacists need to be aware …