CPD
‘Wrong patient’ errors: what they are and how to avoid them
‘Wrong patient’ errors can occur across all pharmacy practice settings when providing any service where a patient is involved. Incidents involving a wrong patient make up a sizeable percentage of …
Navigating the twists and turns of the gastrointestinal tract: one muscle at a time
The gastrointestinal (GI) tract consists of various organs that are essential for our survival and overall functioning. Two common issues that affect the GI tract are reflux and constipation. These …
The A, B and Ps of exfoliation for sensitive skin
The challenge that arises for individuals with sensitive skin, is selecting a suitable daily exfoliator. Pharmacists play a crucial role in patient education, dispelling myths and empowering individuals with the …
S3 celecoxib: expanding pharmacists’ options for managing musculoskeletal pain
The recent decision by the Therapeutic Goods Administration to include celecoxib 200mg as the first Schedule 3 (Pharmacist Only Medicine) selective COX-2 inhibitor in a primary pack containing not more …
New prescribing guidelines for the management of ADHD
In order to provide professional advice and support to patients managing their attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), pharmacists need to understand mechanism of action of pharmacological treatments, and potential for …
Early recognition of POTS—postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
Pharmacists have an important role in educating patients living with POTS, monitoring their medications and potential drug interactions, advising on lifestyle modifications, and working with the healthcare team to optimise …
Home medicines reviews and COPD
Home medicines reviews (HMRs) can provide clinically and statistically significant improvements in health-related quality of life, health status, smoking abstinence and adherence to treatment for people living with chronic obstructive …
Dizziness and vertigo
Dizziness and vertigo are common side effects associated with medications but can also stem from a variety of unique causes, including cardiovascular or breathing pattern problems. Because of this, it …