In Depth
The great confluence
Pharmacies are trying to combine as many as four separate income streams. How can they ensure all streams are flowing strong and healthy? If you haven’t heard of the Brazilian …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Safer use of short-acting beta2-agonist Overuse of SABAs negatively affects asthma outcomes. Interviews with 21 Australian adults identified three response themes: …
Pharmacist prescriber or pharmacist practitioner?
Pharmacist practitioner Kate Gunthorpe takes a look at why the language we use matters Over the past few years, the term “pharmacist prescriber” has rapidly entered our professional and public …
Flashback Friday: Could pharmacists be replaced?
It’s May 1976, and amid our discussions of cutting-edge technology such as data discs for patient records and microfiche, we had a warning for pharmacists “If Australian pharmacists do not …
I want to ride my bicycle
Angelo Pricolo wonders why he needs to celebrate actually surviving his bike ride to work Made it. I survived the ride to work. ‘It should not be like that’ I …
Looking at Budget 2026
The 2026–27 Federal Budget introduced several significant proposals for tax reform writes Peak Strategies’ accountant manager, Marcus Evitt Outlined below are some pharmacy-related measures announced; however, unlike last year’s federal budget, …
dRx series: Deprescribing calcium & vitamin D in older people
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
When is it appropriate to consider deprescribing calcium and vitamin D for your older patients? Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page take a look Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest research news Measuring blood pressure accurately Accurate blood pressure measurement is essential for the diagnosis and management of hypertension. To obtain reliable readings, both …
What the 2026 Federal Budget means for health
Reforms to the NDIS, which are set to deliver $37.8 billion in savings, dominate the health side of the Federal Budget, experts from NAB say Despite the energy shock and …
Carrying on business by an unregistered person
Efforts to ensure pharmacies are controlled by pharmacists appear to be doomed to failure It’s May 1892 and concerns are being raised that patient safety and the reputation of the pharmacy profession are being place in jeopardy …
dRx series: Deprescribing gout medicines in older people
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
When should pharmacists consider deprescribing gout medications for older patients? Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page take a look Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended to …
dRx series: Deprescribing NSAIDs in older people
Amy Page and Amanda Quek
Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page take a look at how and when to consider deprescribing NSAIDS in elderly patients Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended …