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The Australian Journal of Pharmacy (AJP) is Australia's oldest continually published magazine (kicking off in 1886) - it's been the voice of pharmacy ever since
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The ‘most wonderful’ time of the year can also be the most stressful in pharmacy. Our webinar panel of specialists in pharmacist wellbeing, peer support and mental health share tips on surviving the holiday season - with PSS | 03/12/25 | 8pm AEDT | Register now!
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A survival guide to the silly season | AJP
The ‘most wonderful’ time of the year can also be the most stressful in pharmacy. Our webinar panel of specialists in pharmacist wellbeing, peer support and mental health share tips ...
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November 12, 2025 at 6:06 AM
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Students’ education “must reflect the reality of modern patient care”, Guild leader says
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Integrate prescribing into base pharmacy degree: Twomey | AJP
Students’ education “must reflect the reality of modern patient care”, Guild leader says
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November 10, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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Pharmacists and their colleagues are planning strike action on Friday following an “unacceptable” offer from Queensland Health
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‘You’re gambling with patient safety,’ union tells Qld Health | AJP
Pharmacists and their colleagues are planning strike action on Friday following an “unacceptable” offer from Queensland Health The United Workers Union says that its members have overwhelmingly voted ...
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November 6, 2025 at 5:20 AM
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CONGRATULATIONS ANGELO! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Angelo Pricolo recounts how a career in pharmacy has led to the making of documentaries, including his latest film 'Signorinella: Little Miss'. It's on general release at Palace Cinemas nationally from October 30. ajp.com.au/in-depth/tal...
Pharmacist or filmmaker? | AJP
Who would think a career in pharmacy would lead to the making of film festival quality documentaries? Sitting in lectures at the Victorian College of Pharmacy (VCP) in the mid-80s ...
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November 5, 2025 at 5:30 AM
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The TGA says more sunscreens have voluntarily cancelled their registrations amid SPF fears
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More sunscreens under a cloud | AJP
The TGA says more sunscreens have voluntarily cancelled their registrations amid SPF fears The health product regulator has expanded the list of sunscreens that have been paused, pulled or voluntarily...
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November 3, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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“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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October 30, 2025 at 6:40 AM
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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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October 28, 2025 at 6:02 AM
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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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October 22, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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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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October 21, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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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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October 14, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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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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October 9, 2025 at 3:55 AM
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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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October 8, 2025 at 12:57 AM
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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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October 7, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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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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October 2, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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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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September 30, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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Last chance - current CPD cycle ends today! Get your CPD-accredited podcasts, webinars and articles here >> ajp.com.au/cpd/cpd-acti...
September 29, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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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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September 24, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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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...
September 24, 2025 at 12:51 AM
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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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August 26, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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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
A popular sunscreen brand says independent testing showed a product ‘demonstrated significant, and candidly, atypical variability’ in SPF data, prompting its withdrawal, as TGA admits its testing take...
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August 26, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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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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August 21, 2025 at 5:29 AM
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'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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August 19, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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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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August 18, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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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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August 13, 2025 at 4:55 AM
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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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August 11, 2025 at 11:33 PM