Rapid rise in prescribing ‘quite concerning’
More medication reviews and education on psychotropic medicines are needed for those entering aged care, with pharmacists ‘best placed’ to provide this, say leading researchers Dispensing of psychotropic medicines to …
Preparing for the e-script future
Amcal has launched an Amcal app with the aim of providing a seamless customer experience The banner group says that the app allows patients to fulfil their prescription needs, while …
NT pharmacist shines
Northern Territory pharmacist Shelley Forester has received the SA/NT Pharmacist of the Year Award Ms Forester was awarded the title at the Annual Celebration of Excellence in Pharmacy hosted by …
More jabs could help if flu, coronavirus timing converges
Pharmacy groups have welcomed the NSW Government’s move to allow pharmacists to vaccinate 10-year-olds Health Minister Brad Hazzard announced the move on Monday, saying that with the likely convergence of …
Stick to the script
Put aged care support where it belongs, argues Guild NSW branch president David Heffernan in response to news of increased Home Medicine Review caps In its haste to be seen to be …
Have you checked your books?
The ATO is increasing its application of justified trust reviews, and not just to the top end of town, says consultant Lauren Whelan The recent increase in flow of available …
Yellow and black! Responding to Australia’s stinging insects
Stinging insects are a troublesome hazard encountered across Australia. Pharmacists are commonly asked for advice on how to manage the symptoms of patients who have been stung by an insect. …
Handling hazardous medications
Pharmacists need to be aware of the potential occupational health and safety hazards presented by some drugs and adopt appropriate, safe practices that minimise or eliminate potential for risk when …
Bacterial vaginosis
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common cause of symptomatic vaginitis in diagnosed cases, with the most commonly affected group being young, sexually active women. Pharmacists need to be able …
Medicines, medical conditions and driving
Pharmacists have an important role to counsel patients about the potential effects of all medicines, prescribed and non-prescribed, on possible driver impairment. This article aims to increase awareness of the …
Glaucoma: what you need to know
Pharmacists are well placed to help reduce the risk of glaucoma progression by recognising the signs and symptoms, counselling on appropriate medication use, and aiding in medication adherence, writes Dr …
A very testing condition
What role does pharmacy have to play in boosting the diagnosis and treatment of testosterone deficiency? Men are, of course, roughly half of the population, but as everyone in health …