Antivirals on the agenda
Federal and state health ministers to discuss increasing awareness of anti-viral COVID treatments, Mark Butler says The federal health minister has again flagged the need for an information campaign to …
The week in review
A new community pharmacy white paper and code of conduct, plus the expansion of continued dispensing and extension of free flu vaccine programs all happened this week… White paper released …
Biosimilars: still a work in progress
Evidence is pointing to most pharmacists still struggling to come to grips with their role in providing biosimilar medicines It’s now been seven years since the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee …
Going ‘above and beyond’ for the pharmacy profession
Four leading Aussie pharmacists make FIP’s inaugural “rising stars” list Pharmacists Dr Sarah Dineen-Griffin, Dr Sarira El-den, Dr Claire O’Reilly and Dr Irene Um have been recognised by the International …
Pharmacy trials again under fire
“An absurd and dangerous watering down of patient and primary care”: AMA returns the heat on prescribing and UTI trials, but Guild says it’s all lies Another war of words …
No longer just statins, OCPs
More medicines added to permanent continued dispensing arrangements as temporary emergency measure ends Ongoing continued dispensing arrangements have been expanded to include additional medicines groups to the statins and oral …
A relook at the guidelines for the management of type 2 diabetes
There have been major changes to the management protocols for diabetes in recent years. It is important that pharmacists stay abreast of these changes and are able to counsel patients …
Medication adherence in COPD
Optimal management of COPD requires a combination of pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies, however adherence to treatment can be low. Pharmacists can play a pivotal role in optimising adherence, persistence and …
Constipation: the physiology of the gastrointestinal tract, pharmacotherapies and counselling tips
Pharmacists have an important role in determining the potential cause and contributing factors of constipation, and providing advice on the most appropriate treatment options. By Lyndel Millynn BPharm, AACPA Learning Objectives …
Influenza in children: prevention and treatment
Pharmacists play an important role during the flu season, providing vaccination and public health messaging, managing side effects, and supporting parents and carers to treat flu symptoms in infants and …
Alcohol-associated liver disease and drug-related harm
Alcohol-associated liver disease is one of the major causes of chronic liver disease in Australia. While optimising medicines to manage complications of liver disease and comorbidities can be difficult, pharmacists …
Flu vax extensions spreading
More states fall into line and extend free influenza vaccination programs amid concerns over slow uptake New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia have followed Victoria’s recent announcement and also …