Actions speak louder than words
Pharmacy owners need to see a “fair” Eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement signed before they will feel confident in future viability of the sector While industry leaders are continuing to negotiate …
Excessive daytime sleepiness
By understanding the underlying causes of excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), its presentation and the management options available, pharmacists can provide the most appropriate counselling and advice. By Jala Moushi, BPharm(Hons), …
Hepatitis C: implications for practice
Treatment for chronic hepatitis C has been available through community pharmacies since 2016, but the predicted uptake of treatment has been lower than anticipated. Pharmacists have a key role to …
Swallowing safety of oral liquid medications
Liquid medications are designed to provide an ‘easy to swallow’ alternative to solid medication dosage forms and have added benefits of rapid absorption. However, for people with dysphagia, which affects …
To sleep perchance to stop breathing: sleep apnoea
Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a condition that pharmacists will commonly encounter; given the current level of under-diagnoses, there is a key role for pharmacists in recognising symptoms and facilitating …
Rheumatoid arthritis
This article aims to assist pharmacists counsel their patients living with rheumatoid arthritis in all settings to understand their therapeutic goals, the options available and to manage their condition, and …
Overdose cluster linked to nitazenes
Addiction specialist flags concerns about opioid-contaminated drugs Australians need to be able to recognise and respond to the signs of an opioid overdose, NSW Health chief addiction medicine specialist, Dr …
‘No guarantee’ CWH merger will proceed: Sigma
Sigma Healthcare remains “steadfastly focused” on its standalone business as plans to merge with Chemist Warehouse Group (CWH) proceed, chair says Sigma’s planned merger with CWH will enable the wholesaler …
Rural health needs targeted investment
Disparities in health outcomes for rural and urban Australians could be “rectified with targeted investment” health advocates say Data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) showing people …
EBOS announces Gray appointment
EBOS Group announces Alistair Gray as its incoming chief financial officer (CFO) Currently the deputy CFO of retail and hospitality group, Endeavour, Gray will assume the position at pharmaceutical wholesaler …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look around at the latest in research news Curcumin and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids as bioactive food components with synergistic effects on Alzheimer’s disease Curcumin and …
GP a ‘real danger to patients’
Despite pharmacies helping to identify and point out drug-seeking behaviour from two of his patients, a GP continued to prescribe them S8s and S4s The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal …