Double up leads to death from opioid toxicity
Two doctors have been implicated in the death of a 79-year-old man after he was administered morphine, despite having taken leftover Endone tablets prescribed to his late wife In August …
Drugs’ hidden side effects
One in four drugs with human targets has been found to inhibit the growth of bacteria in the gut, causing antibiotic-like side effects A research team from the European Molecular …
Your top 10
What you clicked on this month… 1. Pharmacists copping codeine price fury 2. CWH slammed over $20 sick notes 3. Pharmacy attacked over staff of Asian background 4. Penalties for …
How hospital pharmacists can help prevent flu deaths
Pharmacist charting is effective in increasing rates of influenza vaccination among hospitalised patients, according to new Australian research In a study conducted at The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, a pharmacist and …
Moving to a digital future
E-health has long been hampered by political and bureaucratic buck-passing, and has been a source of frustration for all practitioners, and no doubt to most patients as well The AJP …
Staff spotlight
AJP chats with Regina Cowie, National Dispensary Operations Manager at Priceline Pharmacy 1) When and where did you graduate from pharmacy? Pharmacy was actually my first ever part time job …
Stress test
Hospital pharmacists aren’t immune from the pressures of stress and overwork, according to the results of a new career survey This week AJP covered the results of a career survey …
Banned for stealing and possession
A pharmacist has been disqualified from reapplying for registration after using his position to obtain restricted drugs, and covering up the evidence through fictitious transactions A 41-year-old pharmacist has been …
Pharmacy jobs not all ‘doom and gloom’
A career survey has found most pharmacists and interns are generally satisfied with current employment opportunities… but it’s not all sunshine and roses either In mid-2016 pharmacy researchers from the …
A duty of care
Despite pressure from prescribers or patients, pharmacists should stand firm in ensuring any script they dispense is appropriate and safe, say experienced pharmacists Early last month Fairfax media reported on …
‘The organisation did next to nothing to support the staff’
No support: A pharmacy manager has spoken to the AJP about his experiences with multiple robberies over a decade, which eventually resulted in a diagnosis of PTSD A Victorian pharmacist …
Staff Spotlight
AJP chats with Daniel Guidone, Alfred Health’s Deputy Director of Pharmacy by day and audio creative/podcaster by night 1) How would you describe your current role and what it involves? I’m …