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 …
Dementia care in pharmacy practice
Pharmacists are uniquely placed to play a frontline role in supporting timely dementia diagnosis, safe medicine use and dementia-friendly care, writes Leanne Philpott. Dementia is the second leading cause of …
Everyday immunity: the role of healthy routines in staying well
While the Covid-19 pandemic sharpened the focus on immune health, there is growing recognition that long-term immune resilience depends not on quick fixes, but on sustained lifestyle practices, writes Leanne …
Soothing the smallest patients: helping parents and caregivers navigate children’s pain
Providing dosing advice, calm reassurance, and trusted guidance, pharmacists are vital allies in managing children’s pain safely and effectively From teething toddlers to tumbles that turn into an “ouch”, pain …
Making headway: tackling tension headaches
From screening for red flags and identifying medication overuse to advising on lifestyle strategies, pharmacists can support those suffering from tension headaches According to the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) …
From clean beauty to compounding: setting pharmacy skincare apart
Convenience, product choice and advice are key drivers of pharmacy skincare. But what challenges, opportunities and trends may shape its future? Leanne Philpott investigates In 2024, the Australian skincare market …