In Depth
No ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach
Q&A: We speak with senior pharmacist and researcher Hana Amer about her recent scoping study on collaborative prescribing, the different models and benefits for patients Adelaide University PhD candidate and …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Long‐term hormone therapy for perimenopausal and postmenopausal women Long-term follow-up studies of women prescribed hormone therapy indicate that risk profiles differ …
Sharing a long history: the AJP and pharmacy
For 140 years, the AJP has documented the history of pharmacy in Australia. Its purpose has always been, and remains, to support pharmacists and the profession of pharmacy Here is …
Pharmacy during a world war
The second world war was drawing to an end in 1945, but its impact was still very much being felt in Australian pharmacies. Here are some of our articles during …
Across ages and destinations: how pharmacists strengthen vaccine uptake
From dispelling myths and addressing hesitancy to providing reminders and administering, pharmacists are playing an increasingly important role in vaccinations The Covid-19 pandemic marked a turning point for pharmacy-based vaccination …
The hot truth about menopause
From myth-busting to evidence-based guidance, there are many ways pharmacists can support women through the confusion and complexity of the menopause transition Key points There are more than 90 recognised …
Levelling up your services for kids
Children require distinct, tailored healthcare all year round. The Australian Capital Territory’s Community Pharmacist of the Year explains how to develop child-friendly professional services Key points Children’s health conditions often …
Facing up to the coming flood
A tidal wave of change is set to break on community pharmacy, but as much of this is buried in accounting data, many pharmacies may not have their dikes ready …
Sunscreen SPF controversy: what you need to know
Recent failures of popular sunscreens to meet their labelled Sun Protection Factor (SPF) claims have raised concerns about regulatory oversight and diminished consumer trust Australia faces one of the world’s …
Under a cloud
Sunscreen is a staple for pharmacies and their customers, however, recent investigations by Choice and the TGA have cast doubt over makers’ SPF claims In pharmacies across Australia, top-selling sunscreens …
Flashback Friday: Who can sell poisons?
It’s the early 20th century, and the new-look AJP has a focus on regulation of drugs like cyanide, arsenic and opium The Australasian Journal of Pharmacy’s 1906 dawned with “a …
dRx series: deprescribing nitrates in older people
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
Dr Amy Page and Amanda Quek focus on desprescribing nitrates Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended to achieve improved health outcomes through discontinuation of one …