Debbie Rigby
Pharmacist named NAC Clinical Executive Lead
Veteran advanced practice pharmacist and respiratory health specialist, Debbie Rigby, will join the National Asthma Council of Australia (NAC) as the organisation’s inaugural Clinical Executive Lead. Announcing Ms Rigby’s …
Pharmacists call for action on NPS cuts
Restore NPS funding to its rightful levels: pharmacists pen open letter to the new Minister calling for the overturning of cuts Pharmacists have flocked to add their names to an …
Research roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Effect of an ongoing pharmacist service to reduce medicine-induced deterioration and adverse reactions in aged-care facilities Pharmacist-led interventions in …
Cuts to NPS funding ‘short sighted’
“I am sad and angry”: leading clinical pharmacist joins criticism of Budget cuts to the National Prescribing Service Leading clinical pharmacist Debbie Rigby has said she is “disappointed, saddened and …
Happy International Women’s Day
Is there room for more opportunity for women in pharmacy? AJP spoke with leaders from across the profession Today is International Women’s Day (IWD), a day to celebrate the achievements …
What you said
Calls for dispensing machines to be located in GP surgeries, concerns over low graduate pay, and growing evidence of cough medicine misuse were among the issues prompting a flood of …
Research roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news A primer on medicinal cannabis safety and potential adverse effects The aim of this review is to discuss the …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Efficacy and safety of paracetamol for pain relief This overview of systematic reviews concluded that evidence regarding the effectiveness …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Complementary medicine use by community‐dwelling older Australians Research data shows nearly three-quarters of older Australians reported using complementary medicines either daily …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Balancing the Risks and Benefits of Benzodiazepines This article is a viewpoint on the risks and benefits of benzodiazepines, showing risk …
An illustrious career
“I certainly put myself out of my comfort zone”: AJP speaks with 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award winner Debbie Rigby The Brisbane-based consultant clinical pharmacist said she was absolutely thrilled to …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Lack of effect of tart cherry concentrate dose on serum urate in people with gout In this study of 50 people …