Ending the year in style
A successful conference and a series of honours have rounded off a busy, but successful, year in hospital pharmacy says Kristin Michaels, SHPA CEO With the end of 2016 fast approaching, …
It’s not just about Melbourne: why we need a national approach to ‘thunderstorm asthma’
It’s not just about Melbourne: why we need a national approach to ‘thunderstorm asthma’ Guy Marks, UNSW Australia The tragic deaths of at least six people, apparently from thunderstorm asthma, …
The Minor Ailment conundrum – how Emergency departments are becoming the first line of defence
Health care professionals need to educate consumers about self-management and prevention, writes Angel Gonzalez There is growing concern amongst health care professionals that the level of strain being placed on …
The best customer experience
Different indicators give a varied picture of pharmacy customer experience, so which one is right? asks Glenn Guilfoyle A recent edition of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s newsletter Forefront featured …
Why kids younger than 12 don’t need OTC cough and cold remedies
Why kids younger than 12 don’t need OTC cough and cold remedies Edward Bell, Drake University The common cold season is here, and if you have children, you will likely …
Many submissions, many views
Review submission quantities reveal a somewhat disparate and divided profession, says Joe Demarte, PSA national president The many submissions responding to the Discussion Paper released by the Review of Pharmacy …
Future hay fever seasons will be worse thanks to climate change
Future hay fever seasons will be worse thanks to climate change Janet Davies, The University of Queensland and Paul Beggs, Macquarie University It’s now late spring, with summer just around …
How agricultural antibiotic use affects resistance
Prescribing shouldn’t be our only focus when it comes to antibiotic resistance, writes Oscar Klass During Antibiotic Awareness Week the pharmacy profession will be reminded of the importance of antibiotics—how …
Health Check: are cosmetics containing Vitamin A safe during pregnancy?
Health Check: are cosmetics containing Vitamin A safe during pregnancy? Ian Musgrave, University of Adelaide Cosmetics promise us many things, but could certain types of skin-care products containing vitamin A …
Discount chemists are cheapening the quality of pharmacy along with the price
Discount chemists are cheapening the quality of pharmacy along with the price Greg Kyle, Queensland University of Technology Every day, more discount pharmacy stores and chains are opening and assaulting …
Pharmacy welcomes new trial
The launch of the Pharmacy Diabetes Screening Trial is a key step in progressing the Pharmacy Trial Program (PTP), says David Quilty, Pharmacy Guild executive director It is now 17 …
Credentialling: let’s create high standards
Advanced Practice Pharmacist credentialing is key to the future of the profession, writes Shefali Parekh Credentialing of Advanced Practice Pharmacists has been the talk of the town since the Australian …