Australian Pharmacist

Peter Fairgray MPS proudly embraces the cheeky motto ‘I fix dicks’, continuing the successful program started by Brad Butt MPS in Canberra.

A megatrend has begun in medicines. The increasingly large and full fridges found in pharmacies stand as a testament to the growing prevalence of injectable medicines – and are a sign of things to come.

Dealing with challenging situations and weighing up the best available evidence is a familiar scenario for medical professionals. But for Professor Brendan Murphy, who led the health response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the scope of the challenge – and the evidence — changed constantly.

This National Pain Week (25 July– 1 August) Australian Pharmacist explores how to help patients cope with chronic pain.

The 2023 Aus CVD Risk calculator and guideline provide updated evidence-based recommendations for identifying, assessing, communicating and managing CVD risk in a primary prevention setting.

Artificial intelligence promises to upend entire industries and pharmacy is far from immune – here’s how AI can remake drug discovery, customer service, training...