Looking to the future
Despite the plethora of online information, when it comes to children’s health parents will often seek the trusted advice of their local pharmacist Looking after a sick child or infant …
Keeping it safe
Pharmacy’s role in spreading the sun smart message With rising skin cancer rates and attitudes towards sun safety slipping, community pharmacy can help remind people of the importance of optimum …
Taking off
Given that more than 10 million Australians traveled overseas last year, could your pharmacy take on a bigger role in travel health? As more people embark on international travel, not only …
Riding the wave of change
Pharmacists’ frontline role and clinical expertise makes them ideally placed to dispense medicinal cannabis and become a key partner in the patient journey For decades cannabis, or marijuana as it’s …
Identifying and treating children’s pain
There is a widespread view that childhood pain is under-recognised and under-managed, writes Leanne Philpott Pharmacists play a valuable role in helping parents assess the severity of their child’s pain, …
Making bone health a priority
With 1.2 million Australians affected by osteoporosis, pharmacists can play a key role in encouraging people to make bone health a higher priority, writes Leanne Philpott Osteoporosis is a common, …
The two of us
We caught up with Balmain Pharmacy’s Caroline Diamantis and her oldest and wisest team member Monica Jamieson Pharmacist and owner Caroline Diamantis and Monica Jamieson have a combined 70-year history …
Navigating the stress of motherhood
From mastitis and the hidden hindrances of breastfeeding to baby pain and constipation, motherhood is fraught with highs and lows Lisa Properjohn, registered nurse specialising in paediatrics at Pharmacy 777 …
More than skin deep
By educating patients on the importance of a daily skincare regime, assisting with product selection and facilitating effective self care, pharmacy can play an important role in the treatment of …
The people’s choice
Complementary medicines—conventional medicine’s inferior cousin or a key player in health? asks Leanne Philpott With seven out of 10 Australians using complementary medicines, an ageing population and an ever growing …
The kids are alright
Pharmacies play a pivotal role in supporting parents in dealing with their child’s ailments. A well-stocked category plus the right advice is imperative Pharmacists and their staff are in a …
A lifelong concern
The idea that food is medicine has been widely acknowledged for centuries, so it’s no surprise that pharmacists should be called upon to offer advice on optimal nutrition at all …
