Don’t talk about ‘expanded scope’
Canadian pharmacists, like their Australian counterparts, are discussing the importance of language when it comes to scope of practice In an editorial published in the Canadian Pharmacists’ Journal, three pharmacists …
Terry White merger pays off
Following a 2017 loss due to acquisition, integration and rebranding costs, Terry White Group has reported a $4.4 million profit for 2018 Terry White Group Limited (TWG) has released its …
Real time monitoring launches in Vic
Australia’s first comprehensive real-time monitoring system, SafeScript, is going live this week Victoria’s Minister for Health, Jill Hennessy, and clinicians from Ballarat Health Services announced Monday that the system would …
Multiple drugs implicated in death of doctor-shopping patient
The Chief Pharmacist of Tasmania says doctors are failing to recognise the risks of psychoactive drugs, and calls for pharmacists to be better utilised The death of a 44-year-old Tasmanian …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Lactobacillus reuteri reduces bone loss in older women with low bone mineral density In this double‐blind, placebo‐controlled study, women …
New direction for Priceline
Priceline Pharmacy has unveiled its new brand proposition with a television commercial launching reminding Australia ‘There’s no place like Priceline’ The statement is the foundation of a brand evolution which …
Huntington’s disease
Many pharmacists may have heard of Huntington’s disease but really do not know much about it. This article is designed to increase awareness of this neurological condition and allow pharmacists …
Sedating antihistamines: do they still have a role?
Newer, less sedating antihistamines have largely superseded older antihistamines in the treatment of allergy. Is there still a role for older, first-generation antihistamines? By Kevin de Vries, resource development pharmacist, …
Risk management when dispensing medicines
When dispensing medication, pharmacists have numerous responsibilities beyond ensuring that the correct label is put on the correct product, with the correct directions, and given to the correct patient. This …
Maternal diet and nutrient requirements in pregnancy and lactation
NUTRIENT REQUIREMENTS FOR HEALTHY PREGNANCY OUTCOMES Fact versus fiction: Understanding the evidence base supporting vitamin and mineral supplementation Maternal nutrient intake during pregnancy can affect foetal development and may also …
Compounding: from basics to modern technology
The preparation of extemporaneous compounds is a process composed of multiple procedures. Each procedure in the process assures the quality of the final preparation. This article discusses the rationales behind …
The week in review
A highlight of this week was World Pharmacists’ Day, and members of the profession celebrated worldwide World Pharmacists’ Day took place on Tuesday, with a theme of “Your medicines experts,” …