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Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Gabapentinoids and risk for asthma exacerbations A nationwide US retrospective cohort study found that gabapentinoids are linked to a higher risk …
Helping Australians breathe easier: pharmacy’s role in COPD care
For community pharmacists, who often encounter people with respiratory symptoms, COPD is both a challenge and an opportunity to support earlier diagnosis, education and referral. Leanne Philpott investigates KEY POINTS: …
When kids hurt: supporting everyday aches and ongoing pain
From dosing advice and calm reassurance to validation and trusted guidance, pharmacists are vital allies in supporting children’s pain—whether it’s short-lived or persistent From teething toddlers to playground tumbles and …
The smart road to vehicle tax deductions
Pharmacy owners looking to acquire a vehicle for their business need to consider their options and what tax consequences it will have for the business, Peak Strategies accountant manager, Marcus …
A joint effort: improving outcomes for people with rheumatoid arthritis
While there’s no cure for rheumatoid arthritis, with early diagnosis and the right treatment plan, people can live full and active lives Rheumatoid arthritis is the second most common type …
Understanding stomach pain
Abdominal, or ‘stomach’ pain is a frequent presentation in community practice, with patients often looking for a quick fix rather than a more detailed intervention Abdominal pain is one of …
Getting the right look
The design and layout of the typical community pharmacy has changed over the years. We look through the AJP’s back pages for examples of how this evolution took shape ‘The …
Back to the beginning
We take a look at some articles from the inaugural issue of the Australasian Journal of Pharmacy in January 1886 Cocaine in hayfever One article noted that “Dr G H …
Derm Clinic: Scratching the itch of pruritus
Pharmacists are often the first point of contact for patients with itch. Effective management requires an understanding of its many causes and mechanisms, along with a structured, multimodal approach to …
Flashback Friday: The AJP bemoans the lack of pre-war printing standards
Are those strict regulations over barbiturates really necessary? Some GPs don’t think so, and it reflects badly on pharmacists… welcome to March 1946 The war might be over, but the …
dRx series: Deprescribing genitourinary anticholinergics in older people
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
In older people, the properties of genitourinary anticholinergics may pose a risk of adverse effects, write Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Assessment of adverse effects attributed to statin therapy in product labels Findings from a meta-analysis of individual participant-level data from double-blind …