In Depth
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Antidepressants versus placebo for generalised anxiety disorder A Cochrane review has concluded that antidepressants are more effective than placebo at improving …
Facing the hard choice
From the 1978 Mardi Gras to today: the risks of activism as a pharmacist. By Deni Salmon, founder of the Queer Pharmacists of Australia group At around 10 p.m. on …
Sunscreens: more than sunburn preventers
Skin is fabulous because it helps defend us against the potentially devastating effects of solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation writes Dr Brett MacFarlane But, according to the Melanoma Institute Australia, 95% …
Franchising: The legal view
Pharmacy owners should take their time before committing to a franchise or banner group deal, says Sarah Stoddart, director of Vitality Law Australia. Stoddart told the AJP that pharmacists looking …
My mistake: pharmacists, the second victims of errors
How are pharmacists impacted when they make a mistake in a professional capacity—and what can they do to regain their confidence? Megan Haggan investigates Nobody is immune to making errors—and …
Spotlight: Sebastian Harper
We speak with the NAPSA president about the challenges facing pharmacy students, his career aspirations and life outside of pharmacy Sebastian Harper is the current NAPSA president having started his …
NSW Health vaccine storage and cold chain audits
Pharmacies participating in the NIPVIP program are being reminded of their obligations relating to vaccine storage On behalf of NSW Health, local Public Health Units (PHUs) may carry out random …
Consumer focus boosts Wesfarmers
Priceline shines for Wesfarmers while wholesaler deal could give gloss to sluggish API, reports Mike Taylor While most of the attention since the beginning of 2025 has been on the …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Ozempic v Mounjaro: what is the difference between semaglutide and tirzepatide? Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists are a second line treatment for …
Capital Gains Tax – what it means for you
Capital Gains Tax is one of those concepts business owners and investors know about but don’t always fully understand, writes Priya Narsing, a director at Peak Strategies. It can have …
Take a moment for menopause
Pharmacists can offer knowledge, education and support to empower women and improve their quality of life through menopause and beyond, writes Leanne Philpott Key points The average age of menopause …
‘Canberra policy bubble no fix for cost of living’
Interest rate relief is great, but it doesn’t touch the sides of the cost-of-living crisis… and if you’re renting, it’s unlikely to make much difference at all, writes Guild national …