In Depth
The redemption of StrongRoom AI?
Has a pharmacy ‘white knight’ succeeded in restoring the reputation and finances of a tarnished former star? Angelo Pricolo believes they are on the way to doing so Who saved …
Vaccination in a post-pandemic world
Covid-19 and RSV vaccination services have transitioned in the years since the pandemic. We speak with two leading community pharmacists about how they now provide these services. KEY POINTS: Covid-19 …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Childhood and Adolescent Asthma Hospitalisations in Queensland, Australia A retrospective analysis of hospital admissions for children and adolescents in Queensland from …
Payday super is coming
Victoria Le from Peak Strategies outlines what every business owner needs to prepare for ahead of the implementation of payday super Super is a key part of Australia’s retirement system …
Which escalator are you on?
How can you ensure your income escalator is moving ahead of your expenses escalator? And are you avoiding the slower and more difficult path that can lead to failure? When …
Why HMRs are rapidly reaching crisis point
PSA national president Professor Mark Naunton explains how flexibility, access and equity will prevent the fuel crisis from lurching into a health emergency Nearly two million Australians regularly take at …
dRx series: Deprescribing thyroxine in older people
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
When is it appropriate to consider deprescribing thyroxine? Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page examine the issue Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended to achieve improved …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Antimuscarinic medication used for the treatment of overactive bladder in women and the risk of cognitive decline, cardiovascular disease and mortality A systematic …
Partnership agreements in pharmacy: Why structure matters more than trust
Pharmacy partnerships are often formed on long-standing professional relationships, shared values and mutual trust, writes Sarah Stoddart, director of Vitality Law Australia While these elements are important, experience consistently shows they are …
A valueless cheque
Fraudster jailed for 12 months after using “a valueless cheque” while shopping in a pharmacy It’s April 1906, and 56-year-old Victorian, William Westgarth, is set to spend a year behind bars after being convicted of using fake cheques to buy medicines, the …
dRx series: Deprescribing prednisone/prednisolone in older people
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
Prednisone and prednisolone can have significant adverse effects when used long-term… Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page take a look at deprescribing Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Comparative Effectiveness and Safety of LAMA-LABA Inhalers in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease In this active comparator new-user cohort study of 55 817 …