Pandemic position
What roles can a specialised COVID pharmacist play? One Australian hospital found out The deployment of a specialised COVID pharmacist position has “proven a key and responsive member of the …
COVID-19 diagnosis, hydroxychloroquine and more
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news COVID‐19 diagnosis and management: a comprehensive review This article summarises the currently available data on the clinical features of and treatment …
Reprimands, complaints up compared to previous quarter
The VPA conducted 20 panel hearings in the first three months of this year alone, with 12 of these resulting in a reprimand and eight in a caution The Victorian …
Biologic treatment for severe asthma listed on PBS
A new pre-filled autoinjector for at-home administration of mepolizumab will be reimbursed by the PBS from 1 June Patients with severe refractory eosinophilic asthma can now choose to receive treatment …
Rural pharmacies fill gap left by doctor shortages
Temporary measures allowing community pharmacists to provide one-month supply of a patient’s regular medication when they can’t get a script should be made permanent, argues rural group While COVID-19 and …
Combination inhaler PBS listed for mild asthma
Symbicort is now PBS-listed for any form of asthma severity – mild, moderate or severe. So how should this change your conversations with patients asking for an OTC blue puffer? …
Cough: strategies for evaluation and management in the pharmacy setting
IMMUNITY AND IMMUNE HEALTH MINI-SERIES Cough is a common symptom that, when it becomes bothersome, prompts people to seek healthcare advice. Acute cough, which most often follows an upper respiratory …
Epidemiology of COVID-19: preventing the risk of spread
The COVID-19 pandemic provides unique opportunities for pharmacists to support public health efforts by identifying groups at risk of severe illness or death, while continuing to provide direct patient care. …
Eating disorders
Eating disorders are a group of psychological disorders typically characterised by pathological disturbances associated with attitudes and behaviours related to food, body weight control, and a severe concern with body …
Relief for that stubborn dry cough
Pharmacists are in an ideal position to evaluate and counsel patients in the management of coughs. Due to the vast nature of coughs and the abundance of cough medications available, …
Biosimilars—here to stay
Up until now, most biosimilars have been in the domain of public and private hospitals, however the release shortly of biosimilar adalimumab, which is currently a self-administered subcutaneous injection, means …
Getting e-prescription prepared
COVID-19 has fast-tracked the introduction of e-prescribing. So how do you get your pharmacy e-prepared? asks Ben Wilkins How you deliver care to your patients is an area that is …