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ACOP: Looking back on one year
On the 12-month anniversary of the Aged Care On-site Pharmacist measure, Michael Bonner and Prof Mark Naunton reflect on the highs and lows of the past year In the 2024-25 …
Keeping up with inflation: pharmacy award rates are rising
The Fair Work Commission has recently delivered a double pay rise for the lowest paid pharmacists, but not everyone is happy with the decision, and further battles lie ahead, writes …
From clean beauty to compounding: setting pharmacy skincare apart
Convenience, product choice and advice are key drivers of pharmacy skincare. But what challenges, opportunities and trends may shape its future? Leanne Philpott investigates In 2024, the Australian skincare market …
An act of service
This Australia-first, award-winning pharmacy service is supporting men during vulnerable times in their life—particularly with issues often considered “taboo” Founder and lead pharmacist of Men’s Health Downunder, Brad Butt, set …
Confidence hits new high after 60-day slump
Less than two years after the community pharmacy sector was rocked by the introduction of double dispensing, confidence is higher than ever, writes Nick O’Donoghue Increased funding secured through the …
Dealing with a vaccination crisis
Amid falling vaccination rates, warnings of a dire flu season are raising serious concerns, with pharmacists set to play a crucial role in tackling the predicted crisis. Chris Brooker reports …
Stigma, misinformation and ‘a slap in the face’:ADHD in pharmacy
Pharmacists have a key role to play in helping their neurodiverse patients—but when it comes to patients with ADHD, barriers and roadblocks abound. Megan Haggan reports In December 2024, the …
‘Everyone has a right to feel safe’
Pharmacists are speaking up about their experiences with workplace bullying, but how can you respond when in this situation? Experts share their advice with Sheshtyn Paola Consultant pharmacist Emily Griffin …
Coughs and colds: educating customers on self-care
Coughs and colds are an ideal opportunity for pharmacists to empower customers to practise self-care and educate on the appropriate use of over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, writes Leanne Philpott KEY POINTS: …
New approaches in neurodiversity
Neurodiversity has become a hot topic. In January 2025, the Albanese government launched the country’s first National Autism Strategy, plus an action plan, in a move welcomed by stakeholders. Megan …
Sleep services in practice: helping patients get a good kip
Pharmacist Todd Marion has been running his pharmacy sleep service in Kiama for more than a decade. He talks inspiration, challenges and how pharmacists might expand their scope More than …
A tale of serendipity
A leading pharmacist in the prescribing and deprescribing space, Dr Amy Page describes falling into pharmacy as a happy accident Amy Page didn’t believe it when she got the news. …