Pharmacy and fertility: evolving roles across the reproductive journey
With rising infertility rates, is there the potential for pharmacy to play a greater role in this space—and what might that role involve? KEY POINTS Fertility care is increasingly specialised …
Gut health: a developing story
Research is continuing to reveal the links between gut health and an increasing number of illnesses and conditions, however questions remain about the efficacy of popular treatment options Around half …
Helping Australians breathe easier: pharmacy’s role in COPD care
For community pharmacists, who often encounter people with respiratory symptoms, COPD is both a challenge and an opportunity to support earlier diagnosis, education and referral. Leanne Philpott investigates KEY POINTS: …
When kids hurt: supporting everyday aches and ongoing pain
From dosing advice and calm reassurance to validation and trusted guidance, pharmacists are vital allies in supporting children’s pain—whether it’s short-lived or persistent From teething toddlers to playground tumbles and …
A joint effort: improving outcomes for people with rheumatoid arthritis
While there’s no cure for rheumatoid arthritis, with early diagnosis and the right treatment plan, people can live full and active lives Rheumatoid arthritis is the second most common type …
Eczema care in children: it starts with a conversation
With practical expertise and easy accessibility, pharmacists are uniquely placed to guide parents through skin care, flare management and the emotional challenges of caring for a child with eczema. By …
Eye health in everyday practice: driving early detection
Although many chronic eye diseases may be silent in their early stages, pharmacists play an important role in detecting risk and supporting treatment adherence, writes Leanne Philpott KEY POINTS: Chronic …
Across ages and destinations: how pharmacists strengthen vaccine uptake
From dispelling myths and addressing hesitancy to providing reminders and administering, pharmacists are playing an increasingly important role in vaccinations The Covid-19 pandemic marked a turning point for pharmacy-based vaccination …
The hot truth about menopause
From myth-busting to evidence-based guidance, there are many ways pharmacists can support women through the confusion and complexity of the menopause transition Key points There are more than 90 recognised …
From fad to fact: helping patients navigate the weight loss journey
Weight management isn’t just about calorie counting and willpower. It can be a complex interplay of physiology, psychology and pharmacotherapy, and pharmacists are on the front line Losing weight, whether …
Gout: it’s time to rethink the most misunderstood arthritis
New evidence confirms what rheumatologists have long known, that genetics, and not lifestyle, is the main driver of this painful and chronic condition, writes Leanne Philpott Gout is a painful …
Supporting eye health at every age
From childhood through to older age, vision changes are part of life Pharmacists can help patients recognise these shifts early, manage common concerns, and support eye health at every stage …