Advancing Your Practice
Nicotine vaping products in smoking cessation: a guide for pharmacists
The battle against tobacco smoking in Australia continues. Pharmacists now play a pivotal role in helping adults safely access and use therapeutic nicotine vaping products, offering guidance on choosing the …
Taking the ache out of body pain: MSK pain management with OTC ibuprofen
As expanded pharmacist services roll out across the country, we discuss a pharmacist-led, biopsychosocial approach to managing mild, acute musculoskeletal (MSK) pain and inflammation, and look at how to optimise …
Beyond the jab: building vaccine confidence through post-vaccination care conversations
Are misconceptions driving more people away from vaccination than we realise? Community pharmacists are in a unique position to address questions, support decision-making, and strengthen vaccine confidence during engagement opportunities …
Navigating the Special Access Scheme and Section 19A: a practical guide for pharmacists
The Special Access Scheme (SAS) and Section 19A (S19A) provisions enable pharmacists to supply unapproved or temporarily approved medicines to help address unmet patient need. This article explains the associated …
Tailoring OTC analgesic recommendations to individual patient needs
Pharmacists have an important role in helping to assess the suitability and choice of formulation of OTC analgesics for each patient, taking into account the patient’s age, medical conditions, and …
Fibre supplementation for managing blood lipids
This article summarises the potential benefits of fibre supplementation as part of a novel approach to managing blood lipids, and the role pharmacists can play in recommending fibre supplements to …
Emergency contraception: best practice and clinical update
A 2024 emergency contraception survey found only 70% of pharmacies stocked ulipristal acetate, compared to 98% that stocked levonorgestrel,1 meaning that many patients may have difficulty accessing the emergency contraception …
The first 12 years: helping parents relieve pain and inflammation across children’s ages and stages
Pharmacists perform an important role as a trusted advisor to parents and caregivers looking for advice to relieve pain, discomfort and fever in their growing child. By Dr Cat Panwar …
Management of chronic spontaneous urticaria by pharmacists
Community pharmacists should be able to identify patients with symptoms of chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) and recommend non-sedating antihistamines when appropriate as first-line therapy. When symptoms are severe, persistent, or …
Spot on: acne and pimple patches
While traditional acne treatments such as topical preparations, oral medications and even professional dermatological treatments like laser therapy have been used for decades, innovative and modern approaches like pimple patches …
Four seasons of skin: navigating seasonal skincare in pharmacy
This article will explore the science behind sensitive skin, identifying the key challenges during seasonal changes throughout the year and understanding how to adapt patient’s skincare to these changes. By …
Helping migraine pain be heard: a pharmacy guide to equitable management of migraine pain
Migraine is a common condition affecting a disproportionate number of women; however, many women with migraine feel brushed aside by the medical community. In this article, we explore who migraine …