The sun and medicines
Photosensitivity, or sun sensitivity, is inflammation of the skin induced by the combination of sunlight and certain medications or substances. This causes redness (erythema) of the skin and may look …
Dementia: communities matter
The right support at the right time can enable people with dementia to maintain their independence and functional capacity for as long as possible. By Associate Professor Michael Woodward AM, …
Oral and oesophageal candidiasis
Pharmacists can play an important role in the management of candidiasis in particular populations that have regular interaction with the pharmacy, such as patients using steroid inhalers, taking immunosuppressants or …
Conversations on anticoagulants
Ensuring adequate anticoagulation is important to reduce the risk of strokes related to atrial fibrillation. A patient-centred approach should be taken to decide the appropriate oral anticoagulant therapy. By Debbie …
Viral hepatitis
By understanding the various subtypes of hepatitis and the latest treatments available, pharmacists have a key role in educating, counselling and the ongoing management of patients with hepatitis. By Dr …
Complementary and alternative medicines for bladder control
Complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) are increasingly researched for bladder control and provide an option for conservative management or when other treatments have been unsuccessful. This article explores common bladder …
White House pharmacy probe reveals severe dysfunction
“Severe and systemic problems” have been identified at the pharmacy operation serving some of the most powerful people in the US: the White House Medical Unit A new report has …
The week in review
We heard about pharmacists doing it tough this week, while there was talk about further changes to help financially support them Pharmacies had challenges to face: we heard from Sue …
Pharmacy’s award winners
A longstanding AJP contributor, a pioneer of oncology pharmacy and a Covid vaccination and support leader are among the crop of pharmacy figures recognised in the Australia Day honours Dr …
Pharmacists to be winners from tax changes: Butler
Changes to the Stage 3 tax cuts will deliver benefits for pharmacists, Health Minister claims Pharmacists will enjoy their share of tax cuts aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures announced by …
It’s 4 years since the first COVID case in Australia
Here’s how our pandemic experiences have changed over time, writes Deborah Lupton from UNSW Sydney It might be hard to believe, but four years have now passed since the first …
FIP seeks to boost quality of pharmacy education
FIP’s release of the Advancing pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences through the academic capacity assessment handbook, is a significant step forward, the president says The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) is reaffirming …