In Depth
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest research news Management of obsessive-compulsive disorder in adults Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic and frequently debilitating psychiatric disorder, marked by persistent intrusive thoughts …
Avoid being hustled
Staff shortages combined with reduced operating hours are increasing pressure on pharmacists while dispensing It’s May 1916 and moves to restrict business hours are having “one not unexpected effect”. the …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest research news GLP-1 Receptor/Dual Agonists for Weight Loss A systematic review and network meta-analysis of 127 RCTs concluded that tirzepatide and semaglutide are most …
AI more than a novelty
Everyone’s jumping on the AI trend… but pharmacy owners are missing its biggest opportunity, writes Peak Strategies’ accountant Patricia Aditopo You’ve likely seen it everywhere lately. Social feeds filled with AI-generated caricatures …
Flashback Friday: ‘A career for drunks and wasters’
It’s April 1919 and the Australasian Journal of Pharmacy is pondering the delicate matter of taking time off – and finding someone to cover for you In the aftermath of …
An appetite for growth: Pharmacy’s big bet on GLP-1s
GLP-1s have provided a financial boost to pharmacies, but patients ineligible for subsidies say the cost of the medicines is often prohibitive. Kate Cowling reports on how the market is …
Treating cough and cold: a refresher for pharmacists
Correctly assessing counselling and distinguishing viral from bacterial illness is central to both patient outcomes and responsible antimicrobial stewardship, says Jala Moushi KEY POINTS The majority of upper respiratory tract …
dRx series: Deprescribing teriparatide in older people
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page take a look at when to think about deprescribing teriparatide Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended to achieve improved …
‘It was a bit like having a second job’
Pharmacist, nutritionist and artist Jacqui Coote recently became a children’s book illustrator. She shares all about her passion for art and drawing Jacqui Coote is a Brisbane pharmacist owner and …
Contact dermatitis from daily skincare routines
Pharmacists can identify contact dermatitis early and guide customers toward safer skincare practices Contact dermatitis is a common inflammatory skin condition, and daily skincare routines are a frequent but often …
Catching ZZZs: raising awareness around sleep health
Sleep disorders are common, often undiagnosed and closely linked to chronic disease, placing community pharmacy in a prime position to identify risk and improve patient outcomes Key points Up to …
Nutrition in practice: how pharmacists are shaping their role
As the burden of lifestyle-related disease grows, the question may no longer be “should pharmacists engage in nutrition care”, but how the role can be sustainable, supported and defined Key …