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Bacterial vaginosis
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common cause of symptomatic vaginitis in diagnosed cases, with the most commonly affected group being young, sexually active women. Pharmacists need to be able …
Medicines, medical conditions and driving
Pharmacists have an important role to counsel patients about the potential effects of all medicines, prescribed and non-prescribed, on possible driver impairment. This article aims to increase awareness of the …
Glaucoma: what you need to know
Pharmacists are well placed to help reduce the risk of glaucoma progression by recognising the signs and symptoms, counselling on appropriate medication use, and aiding in medication adherence, writes Dr …
Hair and hair loss
Hair is of great social and cultural significance for human beings and losing it can cause significant anxiety in men and women. Understanding the structure and different types of hair …
Managing antiepileptic medications in women of childbearing age
Sodium valproate is contra-indicated in pregnancy in Australia and New Zealand, unless there is no suitable alternative option. However, sodium valproate is still being prescribed for women of childbearing age. …
Tinea pedis: an overview
Tinea pedis is the most common skin condition caused by fungal infection, with around one in four adults experiencing ‘athlete’s foot’ at some time in their lives. Community pharmacists play …
Deprescribing antihypertensives: the role of medication reviews
Discontinuation of antihypertensives has been shown to be safe and should be considered in frail older people. Patient preference plays a crucial factor when deprescribing and should be actively taken …