Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Potentially preventable medication‐related hospitalisations with cardiovascular disease of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Queensland A retrospective analysis of linked hospitalisations …
New prescribing guidelines for the management of ADHD
In order to provide professional advice and support to patients managing their attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), pharmacists need to understand mechanism of action of pharmacological treatments, and potential for …
Early recognition of POTS—postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
Pharmacists have an important role in educating patients living with POTS, monitoring their medications and potential drug interactions, advising on lifestyle modifications, and working with the healthcare team to optimise …
Navigating the twists and turns of the gastrointestinal tract: one muscle at a time
The gastrointestinal (GI) tract consists of various organs that are essential for our survival and overall functioning. Two common issues that affect the GI tract are reflux and constipation. These …
The A, B and Ps of exfoliation for sensitive skin
The challenge that arises for individuals with sensitive skin, is selecting a suitable daily exfoliator. Pharmacists play a crucial role in patient education, dispelling myths and empowering individuals with the …
S3 celecoxib: expanding pharmacists’ options for managing musculoskeletal pain
The recent decision by the Therapeutic Goods Administration to include celecoxib 200mg as the first Schedule 3 (Pharmacist Only Medicine) selective COX-2 inhibitor in a primary pack containing not more …
Abstracts call in motion for scientific pharmacy conference
Call for Abstracts opens for Medicines Management 2025… and first keynote revealed Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) says there are more opportunities than ever to showcase innovation at its upcoming Medicines …
More scope training funded
Queensland has extended the training subsidy for community pharmacists to become part of the Community Pharmacy Scope of Practice pilot The Crisafulli government has announced that it is extending subsidies …
NAPSA to be ‘a force for change’
Student body releases five-year plan to guide advocacy efforts and boost member engagement The National Australian Pharmacy Students’ Association (NAPSA) plans to use advocacy, education and partnerships to make the …
‘I provided better care because she was there’
Pharmacists in the GP setting are at the stage nurses were two decades ago, one expert says – how can the two sectors work together to make GP pharmacists the …
Medicines affordability ‘an endemic issue’
Cutting PBS co-payment a welcome step, but more needs to be done to improve healthcare affordability, patient advocacy group says Medicines affordability is a more significant issue than people realise, …
‘Deliberate disregard’ for professional standards
A pharmacist dispensed inappropriately to a patient who was receiving huge amounts of Stilnox from multiple prescribers – as well as benzodiazepines The pharmacist, who had practised for more than …