The week in review
Following a whirlwind week in politics, we heard from all corners of pharmacy about ownership, GP pharmacists, real-time monitoring and more This week began with confirmation that Greg Hunt had …
Improving adherence to gout therapy
Gout is often poorly managed due to lack of adherence to treatment guidelines and patient’s poor adherence to therapy. Pharmacists conducting comprehensive medication reviews can impact considerably on sub-optimal adherence …
Allergic rhinitis
Allergic rhinitis, commonly referred to as hay fever, is the most common allergic disorder in Australia and New Zealand. Pharmacists should be able to identify the symptoms of allergic rhinitis …
Turmeric and curcumin: the journey from traditional medicine to current clinical trials
CURCUMIN: THE GOLDEN NUTRACEUTICAL Fact versus fiction: Understanding the evidence base supporting vitamin and mineral supplementation Turmeric (Curcuma longa), a member of the ginger family, has been widely used in …
Cancer in the Community. Part 2: Supportive care for the oncology patient
This second article in our two-part series on common scenarios that a community pharmacist may encounter in the field of oncology focuses on common side effects experienced by cancer patients. …
Building a brand
This audio presentation discusses the processes involved in building a brand. By Rhonda White AO, BA Dip Psych UQ, Hon D Griffith, Hon D QUT PhC, Managing Director, White Retail …
Top award for pharmacy program
A medicines reduction program run by the University of Tasmania has won an award for services to mental health The University of Tasmania’s RedUSe (Reducing Use of Sedatives) program has …
Can MHR help reduce medication misadventure?
My Health Record can help prevent medication misadventures that see more than 230,000 people end up in hospital each year, says Dr Steve Hambleton Each year, approximately 230,000 Australians are …
Changes underway for MHR
Greg Hunt has introduced legislation strengthening privacy for My Health Record Health Minister Greg Hunt has this month introduced the My Health Records Amendment (Strengthening Privacy) Bill 2018 into Parliament. …
Pharmacists: Prepare for thunderstorm asthma season
What you need to know to prepare your patients and reduce fatalities this coming Spring season National Asthma Week (September 1- 7) is the perfect time to remind patients to …
Pharmacist caught stealing cash and medicines from employer
The Perth pharmacist, who covered up his theft by deleting scripts and adjusting stock levels, has been disqualified and forced to pay thousands Fremantle pharmacist Junliang Gary Goh was working …
Clinical Tips: migraine
What do you know about medication overuse headache? Ben Basger delves into the issue This is headache in people who overuse analgesia, where the analgesia leads to the paradoxical effect of …