In Depth
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest research news Tirzepatide for maintenance of bodyweight reduction in people with obesity (SURMOUNT-MAINTAIN) The SURMOUNT-MAINTAIN trial found that maintaining tirzepatide at the highest tolerated dose helped …
Managing migraine: how pharmacists are supporting better care
More than ‘just a headache’, migraine is a complex, neurological condition where pharmacists can play a pivotal role in improving recognition, treatment and long‑term management KEY POINTS: Migraine is often …
Influenza in the young and the old
The seasonal virus hits hard for those at each end of life’s spectrum. We look at vaccination and care tips for some of those most vulnerable to severe disease KEY …
Demand for pharmacy businesses remains high
Survey results show optimism about expected increases in pharmacy business prices over the next 12 months, Attain Business Brokers director, Natalie Sirianni says Data from the latest Attain Pharmacy Market …
Weathering the season: A guide to winter skin
Community pharmacy is uniquely positioned to intervene early in winter skin conditions, offering accessible, appointment-free care with a therapeutic range spanning lifestyle advice through to Schedule 3 products, writes Jala …
Books as a sideline
While business experts are urging pharmacy owners to focus on core product ranges, the message in May 1936 was somewhat different Writing in the Australasian Journal of Pharmacy, Western Australian pharmacy owner D Mendelawitz, …
Rising to the top
From semi-rural beginnings in north Tasmania to the PSA national presidency, Mark Naunton has retained a focus on the importance of helping ordinary Australians use medicines safely and effectively. He …
Oral collagen supplements and skin ageing
What benefits does the evidence support for oral collagen and where does it fall short? Collagen is the most abundant structural protein in the human body and constitutes 80% of …
Getting the message across, with care
While social media and online marketing of your pharmacy services are now essential information tools, they can lead to potentially damaging issues. We seek expert views on how to carefully …
Pharmacist prescribing: the debate
Draft guidelines back the separation of prescribing and dispensing, but this has failed to appease critics of the move The Pharmacy Board of Australia has been conducting consultations on its …
dRx series: deprescribing denosumab & bisphosphonates in older people
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
What’s the optimal duration of therapy with bisphosphonates and denosumab for individual older patients… and when and how should deprescribing be considered? Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page take a …
Opening the door: supporting men’s health in pharmacy
Men’s health concerns often go unspoken. From erectile dysfunction to prostate cancer recovery, pharmacists are uniquely placed to start conversations, provide support and guide men towards appropriate care KEY POINTS …