In Depth
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Deprescribing antihypertensive medications in older people A systematic review and meta-analysis of 17 studies investigating deprescribing antihypertensive medications in individuals aged …
Pharmacy and photography: a trip down memory lane
For generations of Australians a visit to their local pharmacy was a final stop at the end of a beach holiday or a family get together, dropping off their photographic …
Reimagining internship
Is it time to revise internship programs? One Perth pharmacist thinks so and has already trialled a revolutionary new program When Western Australian pharmacy owner Amanda Bryce approached people with …
Flashback Friday: an embarrassing shortage
It’s 1956, and one magistrate complains that “These fellows might be good chemists, but they are rotten bookkeepers” In our 29 February, 1956 edition, the Australasian Journal of Pharmacy reported …
The UV spectrum and sun damage: it’s broader than you think
Understanding the UV spectrum and how it damages skin differently puts pharmacists in a strong position to give clear, confident, evidence-based advice, writes Brett MacFarlane In Australia, skin damage from …
The end of an era
The end is nigh for a 156-year pharmacy lineage committed to community-based health care for marginalised and vulnerable people, says John Jackson Disadvantaged members of the community, especially those with …
A multi-million dollar collapse
Christmas cheer was in short supply at Wesfarmers Health in December 2025, as its API arm pulled the pin on Priceline Pharmacy’s largest franchisee, writes Nick O’Donoghue Wesfarmers Health says …
‘The Organ of Pharmacy’
We travel back to 1906 when a new-look AJP covered a raft of news items, including restrictions on the sale of photographic materials and advice on staff hours. The Australasian …
Dietary supplements: a trending market
Mood, beauty and energy are all fast-growing categories for dietary supplements in Australia… we speak with pharmacist nutritionists to identify some current trends in complementary medicines KEY POINTS: Dietary supplements …
Eczema care in children: it starts with a conversation
With practical expertise and easy accessibility, pharmacists are uniquely placed to guide parents through skin care, flare management and the emotional challenges of caring for a child with eczema. By …
Snakes and ladders
Running a successful pharmacy business is not a matter of pure chance. To do it well, you need to climb the necessary ladders and avoid the many snakes lying in …
dRx series: Deprescribing lipid-modifying agents in older people
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
When is it time to consider taking an older patient off lipid-modifying agents? Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page take an in-depth look Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process …