Forum: Should patients on statins take Coenzyme Q10?
“…advice suggests that the evidence does not support the use of coenzyme Q10 (CQ) supplementation with statin treatment. It would appear more information is needed, about mechanisms of action in …
Forum: Statin fact and fiction
“In recent years the popular media has sensationalised the negative aspects of statin treatment, appearing to leave our patients with very negative perceptions of this important therapy. How many times …
Forum: Dr Google
“Taking responsibility for our own health and wellbeing would seem to be an excellent approach to be recommended for all our patients. But at what point does this become a …
Forum: Digital health strategy
“Pharmacy has led integration of digital technology in the health system. Active participation in My Health Record is the next step.Have your #YourhealthYoursay on the future of #digitalhealth! Download the …
Forum: Medicines and cardiovascular risks
“Three studies caught my eye over the weekend, largely because they all discuss cardiovascular risks with commonly used medications which we may encounter and be asked our professional opinion.” More… …
Forum: Supply of Ventolin and Epipen to childcare facility
“What are the regulations re supplying the above items to a childcare facility in QLD? In the past, I have supplied Epipen and Ventolin to a primary school but sighted …
Forum: Stress and wellbeing survey
“You are invited to complete a Stress and Wellbeing Survey being conducted by a team headed by Emeritus Professor Colin Chapman, Immediate Past Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, …
Forum: Sports Injury Management
“Are there any experts pharmacists out there on sports injury management? Even though we see our sports players with big bags of ice on their injuries and REST has been …
Forum: Community pharmacy might reduce hospital readmissions
“I think we have been talking about the need for a joined up primary and secondary care health service since before I registered. I remember working with the concept of …
Forum: Caution When Giving Cough and Cold Products to Kids
“Further news from the USA regarding the risks of OTC cough and cold remedies for children – the FDA had previously advised that children <2yrs should not receive any cough …
Forum: Purple Pen Podcast
“There is a new podcast that launched recently with three episodes. The name is a reference to the colour of ink used by pharmacists in hospitals. Dan Guidone (Alfred) and …
Forum: CPD and interactions
“Two online modules from different sources quote interactions with a certain drug which cannot happen in Australia . Stop listing interactions in education modules with Ketoconazole as this has been …