Eye care: looking beyond the presentation
Whether it’s persistent dry eye, styes, conjunctivitis or medicine-related visual changes, pharmacists play an important role in knowing when to treat, when to investigate and when to refer. KEY POINTS: …
A stronger approach to bone health
Osteoporosis remains underdiagnosed, and opportunities to prevent first and future fractures are being missed. We explore how pharmacists can help identify risk earlier, keep treatment on track and reduce falls …
More than access: the evolving role of pharmacists in UTI care
With pharmacist-led UTI services now widely established, the conversation has shifted beyond improving access to care. How are pharmacists balancing timely treatment with appropriate diagnosis, antimicrobial stewardship and patient education? …
Supporting healthier ageing
By recognising subtle changes, understanding individual goals and intervening early, pharmacists can play an important role in helping older Australians stay healthier and independent for longer, writes Leanne Philpott KEY POINTS: …
Women’s midlife health: more than menopause
Menopause may be a common reason for women to seek advice, but it shouldn’t be the only conversation. Midlife offers a valuable opportunity to assess future health risks, encourage prevention …
Mind the gap: Pharmacy’s role in heart health
Most first heart attacks are preventable, yet too many Australians remain unaware of the risk until it’s too late. From opportunistic screening to post-discharge support, where can pharmacists make the …
A joint effort: could pharmacy play a greater role in osteoarthritis care?
Despite the prevalence of the condition, experts highlight a critical gap in osteoarthritis care in Australia, claiming it often falls short of guidelines. Leanne Philpott investigates KEY POINTS More than …
Beyond the band-aid: pharmacy’s role in wound care
Through early intervention, evidence-based wound assessment and management, patient education and referral networks, pharmacists can play an important role in wound care KEY POINTS Chronic wounds are defined as wounds …
What’s changed in food allergy prevention?
The advice on food allergy prevention has shifted from avoidance to exposure. With recent updates to ASCIA’s Infant Feeding for Food Allergy Prevention Guideline, pharmacists have a key role in …
Breathe easier: asthma care, new guidelines and the role of pharmacy
From improving inhaler technique to helping patients understand treatment guidelines, pharmacists play an essential role in asthma care. Leanne Philpott speaks to a pharmacist and asthma educator about the latest …
Managing migraine: how pharmacists are supporting better care
More than ‘just a headache’, migraine is a complex, neurological condition where pharmacists can play a pivotal role in improving recognition, treatment and long‑term management KEY POINTS: Migraine is often …
Opening the door: supporting men’s health in pharmacy
Men’s health concerns often go unspoken. From erectile dysfunction to prostate cancer recovery, pharmacists are uniquely placed to start conversations, provide support and guide men towards appropriate care KEY POINTS …