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Survivor bias
What does business data tell us about a pharmacy’s ‘survivor bias’, and how can it be used to change a pharmacy from one that is simply surviving to one that …
Walking Stick Blues
Risking being seen as the “weirdo at the kebab shop,” Angelo Pricolo takes matters into his own hands when it comes to using a crutch correctly Unfortunately, I can’t turn …
Vaccinating for winter
What you need to know about vaccinating against influenza and providing COVID-19 winter doses and boosters As winter approaches, pharmacies will be very busy providing vaccinations against influenza (flu) as …
Research roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Effect of an ongoing pharmacist service to reduce medicine-induced deterioration and adverse reactions in aged-care facilities Pharmacist-led interventions in …
Guideline discrepancies in COPD, CF
Antibiotics used in the treatment of lower respiratory tract infections associated with COPD and CF: Discrepancies in guidelines Letter to the editor, by Nazrul Islam*,1,2 and Debbie Rigby3,4 Australian Medicines …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Risk of first ischaemic stroke and use of antidopaminergic antiemetics Using French reimbursement data, researchers have shown an association …
Treat first, then relieve
A lot has changed in pharmacy during the pandemic, however Glenn Guilfoyle says many pharmacies may still not be taking every opportunity to ask patients the right questions After more …
Clinical tips: Anxiety
Anxiety disorders are very common, yet also often untreated or misdiagnosed, writes Louis Roller Anxiety is a normal and necessary human emotion that helps us avoid dangerous situations or heightens …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Common conditions that mimic asthma Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases in Australia, affecting 11% of the population. …
Masquerade
Angelo Pricolo muses on the strangeness of the pandemic’s most visible sign: the face mask When I think of masquerade I imagine an exotic ball with costumed revellers, some wearing …
Trading hours of PBS-approved pharmacies
What hours are PBS pharmacies required by law to trade? Stephanie McGrath explains Pharmacy law perspective Section 98(3) of the National Health Act allows the Secretary to cancel a PBS …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Inhaled corticosteroids: not just for asthma, but for COVID-19? Inhaled budesonide might be beneficial in some cases of early COVID-19 when …