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Fertility challenges in men
Males account for, or at least contribute to, around 50% of cases of infertility challenges. Pharmacists should therefore be familiar with the topic of fertility, as holistic healthcare and support …
Novel drug delivery systems: a short overview
Drug delivery science is constantly changing healthcare. In many cases these changes are minor and iterative. Every so often, however, we are faced with a paradigm shift that necessitates a …
Sarcopenia and its management
This article will discuss sarcopenia, its pathophysiology, effects, management strategies, and how pharmacists can support patients. We will explore the causes, risk factors and ways to prevent sarcopenia, and discuss …
Supporting the student journey—what do preceptors need to know?
Imagine you are a preceptor in a busy community pharmacy. It is Friday afternoon, and you are expecting a third-year pharmacy student to arrive on Monday morning for a three-week …
Asthma and sleep
Asthma, sleep and sleep disorders appear to have complex, but significant relationships, particularly among people with severe asthma. By Debbie Rigby, advanced practice pharmacist Learning Objectives After completing this activity, …
Acne: pimples, zits and spots
Acne causes substantial social, emotional and psychological effects in both adolescents and adults. Although current therapies can effectively treat the disease and its related effects, adherence to these treatment regimens …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Treatment of obesity with medications binding the glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor The focus of this review is to elucidate the importance …
‘An epic achievement.’
Victoria’s ECP of the Year and Rural Pharmacy Liaison Officer, Emily Griffin, shares with the AJP how she co-developed Australia’s first voluntary assisted dying statewide pharmacy service Emily Griffin, an …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news The 2023 Practitioner’s Toolkit for Managing Menopause This updated toolkit provides algorithms that guide the clinical assessment and care …
Oral corticosteroids—not always forever
Pharmacists conducting comprehensive medication reviews need to take a best possible medication history to identify long-term and cumulative use of oral corticosteroids, recommend medications to optimise underlying conditions, identify other …
The importance and skill of saying no
When a pharmacist is unable to fulfil a patient’s request for a particular medicine or service based on their professional opinion and legal and ethical obligations, it is important that …
Multimorbidity
Patients with complex multimorbidity experience a substantial burden not only because of their chronic health problems but also as a result of the treatments they receive. Multimorbidity also poses problems …