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‘Absolute gold’ that’s going unmined
The Aged Care On-site Pharmacist (ACOP) Measure was lauded as a key to improving medications management and safety—and despite its rocky beginning, feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. Yet take up …
The future has arrived
Artificial intelligence (AI) has arrived and is already disrupting many aspects of pharmacy and business practice. Should you resist or embrace this future? Pharmacists need to be exploring the opportunities …
Medicinal cannabis: minimising harm in a changing landscape
Regulators have raised the alarm about soaring cannabis scripts, issuing new guidance in a bid to minimise patient harm and curb inappropriate prescribing. Kate Cowling reports on what’s happened—and what …
Lotions and lasers: the future of acne management
Technological advances and concerns over topical treatments are driving an evolution in the treatment of acne. Pharmacists’ have a crucial role in guiding patients through the available options Acne vulgaris …
Getting the right mix: pharmacy salaries and lifestyle under the microscope
Growth in pharmacists’ salaries continues, even though the pace of pay increases is slowing, writes Nick O’Donoghue. However, new career options are opening up There were some mixed results for …
GP pharmacists have entered the chat
Pharmacists working in general practice are no longer an anomaly—they’re being actively sought after as the concept reaches a “tipping point” in its evolution. Megan Haggan reports on the latest …
Battle of the banners: Who has grown the most in two years?
Australia’s biggest banner groups have been on a mergers and acquisitions spree in the past couple of years, as the industry adjusts following Covid and in the face of increasing …
Choosing the correct treatment path
Allergic rhinitis is one of the most common presentations in a pharmacy, and statistics show its prevalence is growing. Unfortunately, there is substantial evidence that it is not being correctly …
Soothing the smallest patients: helping parents and caregivers navigate children’s pain
Providing dosing advice, calm reassurance, and trusted guidance, pharmacists are vital allies in managing children’s pain safely and effectively From teething toddlers to tumbles that turn into an “ouch”, pain …
Leading the way: professional services
Two pharmacy owners. Two case studies. We look at how Swarup Afsar and Kristina Fox are implementing professional services and changing the face of pharmacy. By Sheshtyn Paola SWARUP AFSAR, …
Making headway: tackling tension headaches
From screening for red flags and identifying medication overuse to advising on lifestyle strategies, pharmacists can support those suffering from tension headaches According to the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) …
Vietnam: the rising star of Southeast Asia
Delegates assembled in the historic trading port of Hoi An in central Vietnam for the opening of the 49th PSA Offshore Refresher Conference in May, writes David Weston With its …