Long hours of standing, drug exposure risk
Women pharmacists often struggle silently with miscarriage, says advocacy group Female pharmacists have taken to social media to share stories of heartbreak and loss due to miscarriage, says the Pharmacist …
World news wrapup: 3 June 2021
New UK data shows pharmacy’s worth; Kiwis worried about discount impact; UK pharmacies to be “decimated” by online competitors UK: More than 1.1 million informal consultations a week – or 58 million …
Kickstarting your career progression
In the first of a new podcast series, pharmacists talk about how you can enhance your skill set and give your career prospects a competitive edge Welcome to the first …
One on one: Jodie and Caroline
“We sat down and planned both her pregnancies”: How this pharmacist owner and employee support one another through work and life Welcome to AJP’s new series on mentor-mentee relationships. If …
Sleeping without shelter
Head of Guardian Pharmacy Kurt O’Brien is set to join thousands of other Australian leaders in this year’s Vinnies CEO Sleepout On 17 June 2021 Mr O’Brien will sleep without …
‘Boundary breaches’ in misconduct case
Mainstream media have reported on the case of a pharmacist who had a relationship with a “vulnerable” patient and continued to dispense medicines to her The Victorian Civil and Administrative …
Insomnia treatment goes OTC
Modified-release melatonin downscheduled to Pharmacist Only from 1 June Modified-release melatonin has been downscheduled to Schedule 3 (Pharmacist Only) for the treatment of primary insomnia from 1 June 2021. The …
Focused on work ahead as Reconciliation Week ends
The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia has recommitted to meaningful action in the name of reconciliation as National Reconciliation Week 2021 concluded across Australia SHPA Aboriginal and Torres Strait …
Talking pharmacy
Angelo Pricolo discusses the latest developments with naloxone therapy, and talks about the inspiration for his popular AJP columns Regular AJP contributor Angelo Pricolo talks to AJP editor Chris Brooker …
‘Pharmacists can and need to make a difference.’
An NRT expert breaks down misconceptions and shares best practice tips to help patients quit smoking “We think we’ve dealt with smoking in Australia, but we haven’t,” said Dr Colin …
Five questions for pharmacists
Consumer group proposes a five question program for patients to ask to improve QUM, supports embedding pharmacists with GPs and aged care The Consumers Health Forum says it is “working …