Pharmacy rules exclude young pharmacists from ownership
Restrictive policies also strangle innovation and “don’t serve” the community, CWH boss tell AJP Pharmacy location rules inflate the value of existing pharmacies, keep the next generation out of ownership …
Complementary medicine for pain management
Pharmacists are ideally placed to support patient care by advising customers about the evidence, appropriate use and safety of complementary medicines for pain and inflammation. By Liesl Blott BPharm, BHSc …
Influenza in older adults and higher-immunogenicity influenza vaccines
As trusted healthcare professionals, pharmacists are well-placed to provide education and improve health literacy around influenza vaccination, ensuring each patient receives specific and personalised advice and is comfortable with their …
A change in the mental health narrative: what is the Power Threat Meaning Framework?
The Power Threat Meaning Framework provides a means of incorporating lived experiences and the effect of these experiences on mental health. An awareness of this framework will allow pharmacists to …
Incontinence in older people
Incontinence affects one in four adult Australians. Pharmacists are essential members of the multidisciplinary team for ongoing management of older patients with incontinence. By Dr Jenny Gowan PhD, Grad Dip …
Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy: addressing the myths
Understanding the real impacts of pregnancy sickness can help pharmacists better advise on the safe and effective use of medicines and other treatments, assess severity of symptoms and refer when …
No jail for syringe robber
A woman was “hearing voices and seeing things” when she and an accomplice stole cash registers and drugs from a pharmacy, badly impacting the workers and owner Mainstream media have …
Seeing red: managing psoriasis
While topical corticosteroids are the first-line treatment for mild psoriasis, counselling on adherence, comorbidities and lifestyle modifications can make a world of difference Psoriasis is a common chronic immune-mediated disease …
Data breaches costly in many ways
Financial costs are just one factor that pharmacy owners must deal with in the wake of a cyber incident Falling victim to a cyber-attack can be “akin to seeing your pharmacy …
Error rates plummet when pharmacists involved: study
Hospital pharmacists evaluate 10 years of partnered charting, showing how pharmacists can help prevent harm Victorian pharmacy researchers have successfully expanded their Australia-first collaborative medication charting model The researchers have …
Butler to think about discussing pharmacist trials
The Federal Health Minister is reportedly saying he will consider talking to his state and territory counterparts about doctors’ concerns with pharmacist prescribing trials The Australian Medical Association says that …
UTI training free for NSW pharmacists
The Australasian College of Pharmacy is offering NSW community pharmacists free accredited training for uncomplicated cystitis treatment The move follows the recent announcement by NSW Health that it would launch …