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Vol. 2, issue 4 (Summer 2019)

Given what has transpired across the world in 2020-21, it is bittersweet to reflect on the optimistic realism of the Summer 2018-19 cover that asks ‘Are we ready?’ for three growing healthcare challenges of an ageing population, obesity and diabetes. Nonetheless, the issue is a powerhouse, exploring demographic change through the lens of Port Macquarie (NSW), the obesity crisis through a critique of the ubiquitous Body Mass Index and the evidence base – or lack thereof – to guide dosing calculations in larger patients, and diabetes through the state of play in insulin and challenging misunderstandings and stigma.


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Vol. 3, issue 4 (Summer 2020)

Almost hidden amid a low contrast cover, the Summer 2019-20 issue of GRIT asks readers to consider ‘what we can’t see’. Given much-needed airtime to ‘invisible’ diseases, members describe challenging stigma to improve care, with features on the building epidemic mental illness, equipping people with take-home naloxone, introducing discussions about alcohol and one pharmacist’s hidden but excruciating experience of ulcerative colitis.


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Vol. 4, issue 4 (Summer 2020–21)

A nervous optimism greets the new year and the Summer 2020-21 issue cover evokes the progress of time at an historic moment. As upheaval gives way to hope and promise, on the ground SHPA members look back while looking forward; from Emergency Medicine pharmacists traversing changes to staffing, stock, layout and clinical roles, to new approaches to preventing burn-out, the issue explored how to let go of poor practices and hold on to innovations forged in the crucible of 2020.


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Vol. 1, issue 4 (Summer 2018)

Heading into the new year Pharmacy GRIT explores and celebrates the many ways pharmacists are working to anticipate future healthcare needs by expanding the core of pharmacy practice. The issue features automated technological solutions to rapid-response disaster relief, smarter purchasing during medicines shortages, work-place satisfaction and seven-day services, showing SHPA members at the forefront of ingenuity as our profession rapidly evolves.


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Vol. 5, issue 4 (Summer 2021–22)

Producing a 'cover of covers' for this issue (No 4, 2021), Rob McDonald, SHPA Member Experience Manager has again captured the energy and passion for the profession.


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