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Cough in pharmacy – Episode 1: The cough journey
Episode 1: How many patients presenting with a common cold also have a cough? And how can pharmacy staff help patients differentiate between a dry or chesty cough? Jala Moushi …
Cough in pharmacy – Episode 3: Matching the product format to the cough patient profile
Episode 3: Now we’re in pharmacy, in consultation with the patient. What should the pharmacist be mindful of in terms of the patient profile? Jala Moushi and Dr Brett MacFarlane …
Cough in pharmacy – Episode 2: Helping patients choose cough products
Episode 2: In the large cough and cold category, how can pharmacists assist patients in this self-select market? And when assisting with a cough product choice, what are some important …
Cough in pharmacy – Episode 4: Cough guidelines and pharmacy staff education
Episode 4: Dr Brett MacFarlane and Jala Moushi conclude this cough series with tips on cough treatment guidelines that pharmacists need to be aware of, and training for pharmacy staff …
‘Antisemitism costs lives’: Ahpra
Ahpra reaffirms its commitment to eliminating antisemitism “together with all forms of racism and discrimination in healthcare” “There is no place for antisemitism in a system dedicated to protecting health …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest research news Diagnosis and management of irritable bowel syndrome Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder of gut–brain interaction characterised by recurrent abdominal …
Revised standards to meet evolving needs: APC
New accreditation standards for pharmacist prescriber education programs are set to underpin nationally consistent prescribing frameworks Stakeholders invited to provide feedback on revised draft Accreditation standards for pharmacist prescriber education programs, as …
Prescription monitoring curbs multiple prescriber use
Victorian research highlights the benefits of real-time prescription monitoring The rollout of Victoria’s SafeScript prescription monitoring systems has delivered a sustained reduction in the rates of patients accessing monitored drugs …
Indexation ‘a minimum’ for pharmacy programs
Pharmacists delivering medicines safety programs in aged care facilities and in patients’ homes need sustainable funding, says PSA strategic agreements lead negotiator, Brooke Shelly Indexed increases to the fees paid …
Unapproved peptides ‘pose growing public health risk’
Health leaders voice concerns over increased availability, promotion and use of unapproved peptides Australians are being urged to steer clear of peptide products that are not listed on the Australian …
Opioid use down amid tighter scripts
The combination of wastewater and PBS data paints a picture of how opioid use is changing, with environmental health scientists suggesting tighter script controls are likely helping Oxycodone and fentanyl …