Dementia with Lewy bodies
After Alzheimer’s disease, dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is the second most common neurodegenerative dementia in older people, yet up to half of DLB cases are misdiagnosed. Pharmacists have a …
Orofacial pain: when to treat and when to refer
Being able to identify the types of pain that may affect the oral facial region is the first step towards providing appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment advice. By Karalyn Huxhagen …
The role of omega-3 in cardiovascular disease
Pharmacists are well placed to discuss the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) with patients, and provide advice on diet and lifestyle, including the importance of consuming omega-3 in the diet. …
Navigating conversations about relief of multiple pains, multiple people
Following the recent changes in access to large-size paracetamol-containing products, we have an opportunity to address the resulting gap. For patients who need pain relief for multiple acute pain episodes …
Pharmacist receives Australia Day gong
Award winning pharmacist is among those recognised in Australia Day honours Decorated New South Wales pharmacist Anna Barwick was recognised for her innovative career with a Medal of the Order …
The week in review
Medicines shortages, the rollout of the RSV maternal vaccination program and the implications of the Chemist Warehouse/Sigma merger on franchisees’ bank balances captured the headlines this week Mark Butler the …
Pharmacists in line for Australian of the Year Award
Road trip put pharmacists en route to potential 2025 Australian Local Hero Award South Australian pharmacy owners, Sobia and Irfan Hashmi’s commitment to ensuring rural communities have access to …
‘Fit and proper person’ test examined after assault
A classmate subjected a pharmacist’s child to a year-long campaign of abuse – and after retaliating, the practitioner has had an allegation of professional misconduct dismissed The ACT Civil and …
Heartburn and PPIs: the GORD and bad
Despite the accessibility of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), they are not a silver bullet. Pharmacists are well placed to monitor and manage PPI use and educate on lifestyle changes that …
Sacklers $7.4b opioid settlement
Owners of Purdue Pharma reach multi-billion dollar agreement to settle thousands of lawsuits over their role in the US opioid crisis Members of the Sackler family, which owns Purdue Pharma …
TGA warns against use of melanotan tanning products
Regulator flags “serious health” risks associated with tanning products containing melanotan Australians are being urged not to use nasal sprays, injectables and ingestible melanotan products that are being promoted and …
Pharmacists lead way on vape cessation
Vaping cessation guidelines developed by hospital pharmacists delivering for patients preparing for surgery Pharmacists at the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital (QEII) in Brisbane are helping smokers and vapers to …