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Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Current and future pharmacological agents for the treatment of back pain This overview with expert opinion summarises the evidence …
Clinical tips: acute pain
These days community pharmacy has a greater opportunity to truly address pain, writes Karalyn Huxhagen Acute pain is defined as: Being of a fast onset and a short duration Stems …
Bad behaviour will not be tolerated
Pharmacists are coming under attack from some patients, and it has to stop, says Catherine Bronger The COVID-19 crisis has once again seen community pharmacies rise to the occasion and …
Looking closer at lease incentives
Are they repayable to a landlord if a tenant breaches the lease? Stephanie McGrath investigates An incentive is something offered to a tenant by a landlord when striking a lease …
Clinical tips: anxiety
It’s important to spend time with patients who have anxiety, writes Louis Roller Anxiety is the body’s natural response to stress. It’s a feeling of fear or apprehension about what’s …
Wielding the sledgehammer
With community pharmacy showing its worth in the bushfire disaster and being asked to step up during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, why is the government willing to risk the network, …
Getting the right agreement
In the second of a series, Kim Brotherson, Pharmacy 777 Managing Director, discusses five crucial objectives for the 7CPA In the first of this series, we looked at the scene …
Getting the right agreement
In the first of a two-part series, Kim Brotherson, Pharmacy 777 Managing Director, looks at the key points we should be focusing on to build a sustainable future for community …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Association of tramadol use with risk of hip fracture Tramadol was associated with a higher risk of hip fracture than initiation …
Clinical tips: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health
Managing medications is crucial for Aboriginal Australians with chronic disease, writes Amy Page More Aboriginal Australians are living to greater ages. This means that problems of suboptimal prescribing for chronic …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news The role of sodium glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors in heart failure and chronic kidney disease in type 2 diabetes …
Stick to the script
Put aged care support where it belongs, argues Guild NSW branch president David Heffernan in response to news of increased Home Medicine Review caps In its haste to be seen to be …