Wesfarmers plans to expand health offer
The managing director of Wesfarmers has told a conference that, “Ultimately, we see API as a platform for long-term growth in health” Rob Scott, managing director of Wesfarmers – which …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Inhaled corticosteroids: not just for asthma, but for COVID-19? Inhaled budesonide might be beneficial in some cases of early COVID-19 when …
Pharmacy optimism on the rise
More community pharmacists are also getting wage increases, latest pharmacy barometer confirms UTS Pharmacy will be releasing its 2021 Barometer report this week, with early details revealing some positive results …
Matter of trust
The Guild has reminded pharmacists of a vital part of their role, as organisations are warned on privacy Privacy Awareness Week, held around Australia from 2 to 8 May 2022, …
NIP pilot to improve access: Guild
A new pilot will see certain regional pharmacies provide over-65s with flu jabs on the NIP More than 70 community pharmacies in Queensland have been invited to give National Immunisation …
Search on for top pharmacist
The 2022 Most Outstanding Community Pharmacist award is open for nominations The award, presented by the Australian Patients Association and sponsored by the Pharmacy Guild, is part of the APA’s …
Labor trumps Libs’ co-pay cut
Whether the Coalition Government is ousted or re-elected later this month, the maximum PBS co-payment is set to be slashed Over the weekend the Morrison Government announced that if re-elected, …
Most common reactions for kids’ vax rollout
Local reactions, chest pain, vomiting, fever and headache were some of the most common adverse reactions reported in kids aged 5-11 for the Pfizer vaccine The TGA has received about …
Chronic kidney disease
With increased awareness, pharmacists can help assist patients to slow the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and prevent cardiovascular and other complications with early referral. By Dr Jenny Gowan …
Minimising the risk of exacerbations in moderate-to-severe COPD: the pharmacist’s role
Pharmacists can have an important role in supporting their patients manage their COPD medications, inhaler selection and technique, as well as non-pharmacological strategies to help improve quality of life. By …
Oral corticosteroid stewardship
While oral corticosteroids (OCS) are effective for reducing inflammation and for immunosuppression in several chronic conditions, frequent corticosteroid use is associated with substantial adverse effects. Pharmacists can play an important …
OMG it’s MGD! The basics of meibomian gland dysfunction and how you can help in the pharmacy
Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is a relatively common condition, especially among those with dry eye. This article describes the many medications or conditions seen in the pharmacy that may be …