Angelo Pricolo looks back 74 years in his own AJP archives to delve into the links between the publication and the profession The Australian Journal of Pharmacy (AJP) is the …

“The key points about vaping (e-cigarettes) can be easily summarised. If you smoke, vaping is much safer; if you don’t smoke, don’t vape.” — Professor Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer …

Angelo Pricolo reviews a new book from pharmacist Sarah Gray  Perimenopause is usually defined as the natural transitional stage before menopause, typically starting in a woman’s 40s, marked by fluctuating hormone …

Who would think a career in pharmacy would lead to the making of film festival quality documentaries? Sitting in lectures at the Victorian College of Pharmacy (VCP) in the mid-80s …

Take the time to look around your home town. You might be surprised at what you find Walking through the Melbourne CBD recently I noticed a young couple standing at …

Major decisions can either throw life into chaos or promote a bout of relaxation and self-reflection. Angelo Pricolo experienced both recently  Two things happened last month that I vowed would …

Have you ever been lonely in a crowded room? Loneliness is spreading despite our ever-greater connectivity  Have you ever been lonely in a crowded room? I had this sensation on …

Is anything as simple, or beautiful, as the one-way valve? From our circulatory system to our artificial respiratory devices, it’s essential to our health Is anything as simple, or beautiful, …

Some throwaway advice from a dentist set me up for a life of good oral health. But not everyone knows or can afford the best practice in dental treatment  What …

Riding the waves is one of the most amazing natural experiences, but even surfers are now dealing with disruptors  Nothing inspires the true surfer more than the quest to find …

Performance enhancement, buprenorphine, pill testing, alcohol abuse and awards: Angelo Pricolo reviews the APP 2025 harm minimisation stream  The harm minimisation session at APP2025 opened new ways of thinking and …

Receiving the monthly AJP magazine, and a chance in-flight encounter with a newspaper bring back memories of the fading glories of print media A dinner with friends over the summer …