What are the barriers to asthma preventer use?
An Australian study has looked at patients’ and carers’ choices and use of asthma preventer medicines Cost may be a barrier for patient adherence to preventer medicines, according to research …
Time for change in NSW: SHPA
As the NSW election looms, hospital pharmacists have called on political parties to invest in pharmacy services The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia has called on major political parties …
‘We are still like any other pharmacy.’
Access to veterinary medicines is changing – and there’s a massive role for pharmacy to play, says a Sydney pet pharmacist When animal lover and pharmacist Janet Lieu saw an …
The art of compromise
Counter configuration versus service specialisation: a critical pharmacy juggling act, says Glenn Guilfoyle From the myriad compromises and juggling acts we see pharmacists and their teams needing to live with, …
The week in review
Inter-professional collaboration, inadequate management of S8s and the movement of key industry figures all made the news this week… Another stakeholder body lost a key figure this week as Graham …
Should pharmacists be able to prescribe contraceptives?
Study shows state expansion of hormonal contraception prescribing authority to pharmacists helps women obtain better access and prevent unintended pregnancy US researchers have looked at the impact of expanding pharmacist …
PSA comes out swinging on pay
The Pharmaceutical Society has put forward a submission to Fair Work in which it says pharmacists performing certain reviews and services should get a pay rise PSA has sent a …
‘We need a new approach to mental health.’
The Victorian Government has announced the Terms of Reference for its Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System, which have been welcomed by the Pharmacy Guild The Terms of Reference …
Minister challenged on pharmacist naloxone role
The Health Minister has announced a commitment of $7.2 million to pilot a take-home naloxone program in Australia – but there’s no mention of pharmacy This week Greg Hunt announced …
Clinical tips: endometriosis
Women with symptoms of endometriosis shouldn’t be just expected to put up with them, write Carlene McMaugh and Jarrod McMaugh What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is a condition defined by the …
Stop, collaborate and listen
Healthcare works best when it’s trusted, available and collaborative, writes Marc Clavin Accessible healthcare is, at any level, the foundation of our Australian communities. That said, accessibility is not the …
Responsible drinking: an important role for pharmacists?
This review aims to provide an overview of effective hangover management strategies and treatments, to be used in motivational interviewing and brief alcohol intervention by health professionals within a pharmacy …