APP2023
The AJP is the official publication and video sponsor for the Australian Pharmacy Professional Conference (APP).
The APP in a minute and a half
Probiotics, not just about gut health
We speak to Jessica Simonis, clinical nutritionist, about the growing body of evidence for the utility of probiotics In this video, Simonis discusses the current state of evidence for the …
Guild, docs ‘put your guns down’ in scope battle: Tascone
CWH boss weighs in on scope of practice and why pensioners are being shafted by PBS pricing The Pharmacy Guild and doctors’ peak bodies should take a “hand-in-hand” approach to …
Pharmacies facing increase in ‘cyber activity’
Andrew McManus, Fred IT Group’s general manager service delivery, addresses the rising threat cyber criminals pose to Australia’s community pharmacy network and how to defend against attacks “The risk is …
Managing moral distress
Moral distress is part of pharmacy life; Amanda Galbraith and Curtis Ruhnau discuss how to manage it, and where you’ll always find someone who will listen Amanda Galbraith and Curtis …
POTY finalist Livelife Pharmacy Cooroy basks in sunshine
What are the two key factors that set this rural pharmacy apart from others? AJP host Miranda Deakin is joined at the AJP stage by Jacqueline Meyer, Livelife Pharmacy owner …
We like to shake things up: Capital Chemist Calwell
‘We find a need in the community and we do something about it. We don’t like to do things conventionally’ says ACT-based POTY finalist Pharmacists and co-owners Kathleen Tran, Lucinda …
Turn customers into advocates or lose battle for relevance
Did you know that your existing customer base is possibly your business’ greatest hidden asset? Customer experience expert Amanda Stevens tells us more During APP2023 Amanda presented a session titled: …
Uncertainty lies ahead
Community pharmacies have yet to see the impact of rising interest rates on their retail performance, says business specialist John Thornett But when this impact does start to be felt …
Practicing at the cutting edge of medicine
Kate O’Hara, SHPA vice president, speaks about workforce issues, scope of practice, medication charting and the opportunities in hospital pharmacy “Hospital pharmacy is a unique opportunity for pharmacists. You can …
Supermarket threat spawned Chemist Warehouse
While the creep of new players into pharmacy is “inevitable”, pharmacy owners should focus on their own business, says CWH’s Mario Tascone It was the fear of disruption from supermarkets …
Make medicines more affordable: Guild
Federal Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, is facing renewed calls to cut the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) general co-payment for the second time in next month’s Budget Having successfully secured a $12.50 …
Multidisciplinary role the future for full scope: Minister
Federal minister and pharmacist Emma McBride speaks about increasing the profession’s scope of practice and on strategies to address healthcare workforce and access issues The COVID-19 pandemic “really emphasised” the …