Prime Medic fined for Ozempic ads
Telehealth provider cops $19,800 infringement notice over “alleged unlawful advertising” of weight loss drugs Online healthcare provider, Prime Medic Group, has been fined for reportedly promoting prescription-only medications, Ozempic (semaglutide) and Mounjaro (tizepatide), in breach of the Therapeutic Goods Act …
Pharmacy during a world war
The second world war was drawing to an end in 1945, but its impact was still very much being felt in Australian pharmacies. Here are some of our articles during …
Pivotal time for NAPSA
NAPSA doubles membership over two years The National Australian Pharmacy Students’ Association (NAPSA) is aiming to boost engagement with the internal and external director role being renamed as the Membership director. …
Gender impacts pharmacists’ response to patients at risk of suicide
Community pharmacists take men more seriously than women when they are perceived to be at risk of suicide, a study reveals Pharmacists need to be trained to recognise their potential unconscious biases to better …
A celebration of a long and glorious history
The AJP is turning 140 in 2026. It is Australia’s longest continuously published print title This is a milestone birthday for the AJP. In this year, and this issue, we …
Across ages and destinations: how pharmacists strengthen vaccine uptake
From dispelling myths and addressing hesitancy to providing reminders and administering, pharmacists are playing an increasingly important role in vaccinations The Covid-19 pandemic marked a turning point for pharmacy-based vaccination …
The hot truth about menopause
From myth-busting to evidence-based guidance, there are many ways pharmacists can support women through the confusion and complexity of the menopause transition Key points There are more than 90 recognised …
Levelling up your services for kids
Children require distinct, tailored healthcare all year round. The Australian Capital Territory’s Community Pharmacist of the Year explains how to develop child-friendly professional services Key points Children’s health conditions often …
PDL and the AJP: more than 100 years of supporting pharmacy
Just as pharmacy continues to adapt and change, PDL and the AJP continue to adapt and develop new ways to support the profession, just as they have for more than …
Product news for February 2026
A new option for travellers Help protect high-risk travellers aged 2 years and older with Dukoral, a simple and effective oral cholera vaccine. It offers 85% efficacy against clinical cholera …
Beyond the jab: building vaccine confidence through post-vaccination care conversations
Are misconceptions driving more people away from vaccination than we realise? Community pharmacists are in a unique position to address questions, support decision-making, and strengthen vaccine confidence during engagement opportunities …
Navigating the Special Access Scheme and Section 19A: a practical guide for pharmacists
The Special Access Scheme (SAS) and Section 19A (S19A) provisions enable pharmacists to supply unapproved or temporarily approved medicines to help address unmet patient need. This article explains the associated …