Clinical Update
Menstrual migraine
Migraine attacks occurring around menstruation are more severe and harder to treat. This article looks at the presentation and types of menstrual migraine, as well as common medications used for …
Botanicals in skin care products, safety and efficacy. What is the evidence?
People with cosmetic or skin care sensitive skin should not use botanical products just because they are natural. Each individual ingredient must be assessed before a product can be considered …
Cough, throat problems, hoarseness … could it be it reflux?
Not all patients with reflux symptoms present with heartburn and/or regurgitation. It is important for pharmacists to be able to identify the possibility of a person presenting with atypical reflux …
Diabetic retinopathy: improving the quality of life of patients with visual impairments
Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes and a leading cause of blindness worldwide. Pharmacists can play a vital role in providing support, advice and strategies that contribute to …
‘Nailing’ the management of onychomycosis
This article provides an expert dermatology review of the management of onychomycosis with a focus on the therapeutic options and their appropriate use. By Janice Yeon, BSc(Med), MBBS, MIPH and …
Sticking to the script: hypertensive disorders in pregnancy
Pharmacists can play an influential role in optimising treatment for pregnant women with hypertension by boosting both their knowledge and confidence, leading to improved adherence. By Sheshtyn Paola, MPH, clinical …
Varenicline plus NRT for smoking cessation
Providing support and strategies to improve the likelihood of smoking cessation and manage side effects and withdrawal symptoms is an important role for pharmacists. Smoking abstinence rates can be improved …
The A to Z of ED
Pharmacists play a critical role in the treatment of erectile dysfunction. With appropriate counselling, a pharmacist can shape the outcome for patients. By Tim Stewart, clinical men’s health pharmacist Learning …
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists for type 2 diabetes
While there are several drug classes available for treating type 2 diabetes, the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are one of the newer classes of pharmacological agents. By Carrie Stewart, …
Prescription medicines for menopause
Pharmacists have an important role in improving patients’ awareness about menopause, MHT options and treatment adherence. They also have a role in assisting prescribers when MHT medicines are in shortage …
Hormonal contraception: an update
Providing evidence-based reassurance and information regarding the safety and efficacy of the modern hormonal contraceptive methods is an essential role of community pharmacists. In this first of two articles on …
Supporting the fertility treatment journey
Pharmacists are ideally placed to support couples in their fertility treatment journey by helping them understand the rationale for the various prescribed treatments and refer them to appropriate resources or …