Explainer: what is glaucoma, the ‘sneak thief’ of sight?
Explainer: what is glaucoma, the ‘sneak thief’ of sight? Jason Yosar, The University of Queensland If you’re one of the millions of Australians who regularly see an optometrist, you’re probably …
APP is moving forward
Jam-packed APP 2017 program now available The program for next years APP Conference has now been revealed. With a four-day education agenda including the latest information and data on pharmacy …
A dispensing error through the eyes of the pharmacist
To make errors is a human trait, writes Johnathan Laird A pharmacist I used to work with once told me that you should worry about all dispensing errors. However, it …
What makes a good prescription?
All prescriptions aren’t created equal, writes Angelo Pricolo What makes a good prescription? Ask the doctor and they’ll likely say it should relay the correct drug, dose and directions, in …
Shaving PBS cuts into pharmacy
What are the top five inexpensive and fast acting initiatives available to offset the impact of PBS cuts? Price disclosure is a continuous PBS cost shaving process. It requires pharmacy …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest research news that matters to pharmacy Azithromycin for Acute Exacerbations of Asthma The Azithromycin Against Placebo in Exacerbations of Asthma (AZALEA) randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled …
What will consumers gain from research into complementary medicines?
What will consumers gain from research into complementary medicines? Nicholas Fuller, University of Sydney and Colman Taylor, University of Sydney A new multimillion dollar deal between Swisse Wellness and CSIRO …
Show me some discipline
‘Counter discipline’…a retail virtue too compelling to ignore, says Glenn Guilfoyle As consumers, pharmacists – like Joe Public at large, are so conditioned these days to a certain “counter discipline” …
A significant discovery
A pharmacy closure brings to light a treasure of historic artefacts and facts, writes Ralph Tapping In 1956 when I started out on my career in pharmacy at a pharmacy …
Keep an eye on the bigger picture
Pharmacy is confronted by a spate of vital government reviews, says PSA national president Joe Demarte Last month, while PSA was preparing its response to the Review of Pharmacy Remuneration …
What’s the point of paracetamol?
What’s the point of paracetamol? Andrew Moore, University of Oxford Paracetamol has been around for over 50 years. It’s safe and many guidelines recommend it as the go-to treatment. At …
Decimal domino effect
PDL alert: Microgram-milligram confusion compounds risk of error with Parkinson’s and restless leg syndrome treatment A recent spate of dispensing errors reported to PDL involve Sifrol in the strengths of …