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The AJP @ajpeditor.bsky.social · 1d

“A national endorsement for pharmacist prescribing is the next logical step in… evolving practice to meet the needs and demands of patients and across our health system”
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Pharmacy presents united front on prescribing | AJP

“A national endorsement for pharmacist prescribing is the next logical step in... evolving practice to meet the needs and demands of patients and across our health system,” a pharmacy leader says

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The AJP @ajpeditor.bsky.social · 3d

There are good clinical and commercial opportunities in pharmacy, but young pharmacists need to look for them, the Guild’s national president says
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Opportunities in underserviced areas: Twomey | AJP

There are good clinical and commercial opportunities in pharmacy, but young pharmacists need to look for them, the Guild’s national president says

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The AJP @ajpeditor.bsky.social · 9d

PSA names 2025 Queensland Pharmacist of the Year, ECP of the Year and more ⭐🏆⭐
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‘Outstanding’ pharmacists recognised for excellence | AJP

PSA names 2025 Queensland Pharmacist of the Year, ECP of the Year and more Peter Fairgray has been named Queensland Pharmacist of the Year for 2025 by the PSA Queensland ...

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The AJP @ajpeditor.bsky.social · 10d

The Australasian College of Pharmacy’s transition comes at a “pivotal time” for pharmacy, says one stakeholder group

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Unity ‘empowers’ the profession | AJP

The Australasian College of Pharmacy’s transition comes at a “pivotal time” for pharmacy, says one stakeholder group On Monday (20 October 2025), the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia announced that...

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The AJP @ajpeditor.bsky.social · 17d

Don't leave all your CPD till next September! Start as you mean to go on with this article by PDL about professional boundaries. They protect both patient and pharmacist by allowing them to engage safely and effectively in a therapeutic relationship. ajp.com.au/cpd-activiti...

Professional, not personal: maintaining professional boundaries | AJP

Professional boundaries not only promote good care for patients, they protect both patient and pharmacist by allowing both parties to engage safely and effectively in a therapeutic relationship. By Am...

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The AJP @ajpeditor.bsky.social · 22d

PDL reveals its top 10 most reported medicines over the last financial year—and the recurring themes in incidents ajp.com.au/news/austral...

Australia’s most reported medicines | AJP

PDL reveals its top 10 most reported medicines over the last financial year—and the recurring themes in incidents Each year, PDL reviews data reported by members, and reflects on the ...

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The AJP @ajpeditor.bsky.social · 23d

Pharmacists and industry leaders reflect on how the UTI consult service has been tracking since its remarkable nationwide expansion, and what it might mean for other professional services

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Professional services: UTI consults are a ‘step forward’ for pharmacy | AJP

Pharmacists and industry leaders reflect on how the urinary tract infection (UTI) consult service has been tracking since its remarkable nationwide expansion, and what it might mean for other professi...

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The AJP @ajpeditor.bsky.social · 24d

The ATO has released the tax returns of thousands of large corporates, with high profile pharma companies among those who paid no tax last year
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The pharma giants who paid the least tax | AJP

The ATO has released the tax returns of thousands of large corporates, with high profile pharma companies among those who paid no tax last year A report card from the ...

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The AJP @ajpeditor.bsky.social · 29d

Tighter regulation is required to tackle inappropriate prescribing and promotion of medicinal cannabis, an alliance of healthcare organisations says
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Pharmacy bodies seek medicinal cannabis reform | AJP

Tighter regulation is required to tackle inappropriate prescribing and promotion of medicinal cannabis, an alliance of healthcare organisations says

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The AJP @ajpeditor.bsky.social · Sep 30

Help us identify the pharmacists doing the most to promote pharmacy’s profile to the public, fellow health professionals, government and bureaucrats, and their pharmacy colleagues. Closes 31/10/25.
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Pharmacy Ambassadors | AJP

We’re asking our readers to nominate the people who are doing the most to promote the profession of pharmacy Each year, we at the AJP call upon our readers to ...

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The AJP @ajpeditor.bsky.social · Sep 29

Last chance - current CPD cycle ends today! Get your CPD-accredited podcasts, webinars and articles here >> ajp.com.au/cpd/cpd-acti...

The AJP @ajpeditor.bsky.social · Sep 24

Happy World Pharmacists Day to all our readers!
Thirteen movers and shakers from across the pharmacy profession share their thoughts for World Pharmacists Day, speaking on expanded prescribing rights and more
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‘Pharmacists are amazing, skilled, capable professionals’ | AJP

Movers and shakers from across the pharmacy profession share their thoughts for World Pharmacists Day, speaking on expanded prescribing rights and more Happy World Pharmacists Day (25 September 2025) ...

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The AJP @ajpeditor.bsky.social · Sep 24

The AJP has the strongest profile of all pharmacist publications among community pharmacists for CPD. Get your credits sorted before 30 September NOW! ajp.com.au/cpd/cpd-acti...

The AJP @ajpeditor.bsky.social · Aug 26

Running behind? Get ahead with AJP CPD—only one month left to get your CPD credits in the current cycle! Check out our 120+ CPD activities and read, watch or listen now - including this one, just published: ajp.com.au/cpd-activiti...

Weight loss: which medications are evolving as class leaders? | AJP

In recent times, pharmacists have been besieged by patients requesting medications for weight loss. How do these medications work and what is their place in weight management? By Karalyn Huxhagen ...

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The AJP @ajpeditor.bsky.social · Aug 26

A popular sunscreen brand says independent testing showed a product ‘demonstrated significant, and candidly, atypical variability’ in SPF data, prompting its withdrawal

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‘We are deeply sorry’: Sunscreen pulled, brand admits SPF irregularity | AJP

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The AJP @ajpeditor.bsky.social · Aug 21

Government urged to act on Productivity Commission’s recommendation to cut the business tax rate to 20%
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Guild backs call to cut small business company tax rate | AJP

Government urged to act on Productivity Commission’s recommendation to cut the business tax rate to 20%

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The AJP @ajpeditor.bsky.social · Aug 19

'All of the webinar was relevant to my practice' - ICYMI this webinar on topical corticosteroid phobia is now available on demand, with associated CPD activity
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Getting the better of topical corticosteroid phobia: what’s fact, what’s fiction? | AJP

Topical corticosteroid (TCS) phobia is an exaggerated or irrational fear of using TCS, often due to concerns about adverse effects. Pharmacists are well positioned to reassure patients about appropria...

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The AJP @ajpeditor.bsky.social · Aug 18

Efforts to expand the profession’s scope of practice are fuelling salary increases and making community pharmacy a more attractive option for young pharmacists, a recruiter says

Expanded scope boosts salaries and community pharmacy | AJP

Efforts to expand the profession's scope of practice are fueling salary increases and making community pharmacy a more attractive option for young pharmacists, a recruiter says

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The AJP @ajpeditor.bsky.social · Aug 13

LAST CHANCE! Register now for tomorrow's webinar on how TCS treatment works, international/Aus data on TCS phobia among healthcare professionals & patients, & useful info to help dispel common myths about TCS ajp.com.au/events/getti...

Getting the better of topical corticosteroid phobia: what’s fact, what’s fiction? | AJP

Dr Fabrizio Spada of Ego Pharmaceuticals and pharmacist Alyssa DiMaggio discuss topical corticosteroid phobia, the consequences of misinformation and how pharmacists can educate patients for optimal h...

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The AJP @ajpeditor.bsky.social · Aug 11

Pharmacists slam “aggressive” services offering medicinal cannabis, following the commencement of a probe into the sector ajp.com.au/news/inconsi...

‘Inconsistent dosing, limited safety data, and minimal post-market surveillance’: the cannabis question | AJP

Pharmacists slam “aggressive” services offering medicinal cannabis, following the commencement of a probe into the sector The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has taken aim at the way “loopholes” i...

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The AJP @ajpeditor.bsky.social · Jul 29

Dr Fabrizio Spada of Ego Pharmaceuticals and pharmacist Alyssa DiMaggio discuss topical corticosteroid phobia, the consequences of misinformation and how pharmacists can educate patients for optimal health outcomes | 14/08/25 | 7-8PM AEST | Register now!

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Getting the better of topical corticosteroid phobia: what’s fact, what’s fiction? | AJP

Dr Fabrizio Spada of Ego Pharmaceuticals and pharmacist Alyssa DiMaggio discuss topical corticosteroid phobia, the consequences of misinformation and how pharmacists can educate patients for optimal h...

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The AJP @ajpeditor.bsky.social · Jul 22

ICYMI: our most popular webinar ever is now available on demand - it's CPD-accredited too! Get ready for upcoming changes to the National Asthma Council Australia's asthma management guidelines.
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Changes to the Australian asthma guidelines: how pharmacists can adapt | AJP

One in nine Australians report having asthma—that’s 2.9 million people. An estimated 90%+ of asthma hospitalisations are potentially preventable with optimised care in the community. In this webinar, ...

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The AJP @ajpeditor.bsky.social · Jul 8

How is over-reliance on short-acting beta-agonists (SABAs) inhalers contributing to sub-optimal asthma management? What does effective asthma treatment entail? Get answers to these and other questions at this live webinar - register NOW! | 15.07.25 | 7-8PM AEST
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The AJP @ajpeditor.bsky.social · Jun 30

Extending pharmacists’ scope of practice will be a priority for the federal government in the current parliamentary term, Minister for Health, Disability and Ageing, @markbutlermp.bsky.social says ajp.com.au/news/no-excu...

No excuses for not working to top of scope: Butler | AJP

Extending pharmacists' scope of practice will be a priority for the federal government in the current parliamentary term, Health Minister says

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The AJP @ajpeditor.bsky.social · Jun 26

National Asthma Council Australia’s A/Prof Debbie Rigby with PDL's Gary West and Bruce Elliot describe the upcoming changes to asthma management guidelines, and discuss how pharmacists can assist patients | 15/07/25 | 7-8PM AEST | Register now!

Changes to the Australian asthma guidelines: how pharmacists can adapt | AJP

National Asthma Council’s Debbie Rigby with PDL professional officer and QLD director describe the changes to asthma management guidelines, and discuss how pharmacists can assist patients 15 July 2025...

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