Welcome to the second edition of i2P e-magazine.
We were well pleased with the response to our first edition, and from the screenshot below, you can see that "hits" on our new site from February 3rd 2002 to February 24th 2002,numbered 8451.
The maximum number of hits in a given day amounted to 2402, and the average number of hits per day amounted to 384.
There were quite a number of favourable comments relating to the E-Book download feature and presentation, so all factors considered, a successful launch.

However, given all the site hits, we were wondering what we might have to do to get you all communicating with us more freely. The article rating polls, the topical item poll and the forum attracted nominal, but very welcome interaction.
We want to hear your ideas and comments.
Don't be shy.......talk to us!

This month we draw your attention to the serious issue of pharmacy ownership.
All the portents indicate that this issue is still on the table unresolved, and we look at what is happening in New Zealand the UK and US.
It is of great concern, and Australian pharmacists need to again go on the alert and maintain a vigilance in this matter.

We have also published an article from New Scientist under a licence called "Copyleft". This is a form of licence to encourage the free flow of information, but still retaining some of the protections of "Copyright".
It is an interesting concept, one with which i2P identifies with and will adopt.
In a world where knowledge is becoming more expensive to obtain, it is perhaps an idea that needs support.

Don't forget to check out our new column "News and Reviews".
This month we give details of an important IT Conference (E-Pharma) plus road test a new clinical resource titled eTG Complete (Electronic Therapeutic Guidelines) indispensable for consultant pharmacists. Both these topics need to be factored into the IT strategy for your pharmacy.

All our regular writers are present with their topical views and this month I would like to introduce two new additions to our team.
The first is Ayron Teed. He is a hospital pharmacist located in rural Victoria and he has one foot in an unusual community pharmacy as well.
He is also an active participant in the local Division of General Practice and his career spans pre-NHS days to the current.
I have invited him to tell his stories drawn from this extensive experience.
He modestly tells us he has is no expert, but he demonstrates a wealth of experience.
He tells us he has no political expertise, but he has a high level of worldly knowledge.
The second is Andrew Snow, a final year student at Sydney University, who has been working part-time in pharmacy for eight years. Andrew is completely at the opposite end of the spectrum to Ayron, but he is observant and has a question regarding the quality of competition between pharmacists.
Andrew is president of the Sydney University Pharmacy Association.
He is articulate and is already demonstrating those qualities that will mark him as a future pharmacy leader.
So welcome Ayron and Andrew, and we all look forward to sharing your views about this complex profession of ours.

Neil Johnston
March 2002

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