Practice Update
Sports supplements: the role of pharmacists in ensuring safe supplementation
By providing education, guidance and information, pharmacists can play a role in ensuring all purchasers of sport supplements—athletes, their parents, partners or carers—know how to use them safely, writes Karen …
Common non-viral sexually transmitted infections
By being well-informed about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and their management, pharmacists can have a positive impact on patient health and wellbeing. This article discusses common non-viral STIs—chlamydia, gonorrhoea, trichomoniasis, …
Sleeping medicines in Australia: a short history
Pharmacists have long played a role dispensing, counselling, and providing education related to sleeping medicines, the number and range of which have changed significantly over the past century. This article …
Progestogens in perimenopause: an evidence-informed approach
Advice and counselling from pharmacists may help women better understand perimenopause and allow them to adopt an evidence-informed approach to management. By Yee Mellor BPharm, MCncrSc, GPhC, MSHP is the …
Management of gout: the role of the pharmacist
Through patient education and lifestyle advice, pharmacists can help patients improve adherence to pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies, thus decreasing the overall disease burden associated with gout. By Kayla Lee, BPharmSci, …
Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction
Pharmacists have a key role in identifying persons who may be experiencing exercise-induced bronchoconstriction. By Karalyn Huxhagen BPharm, FPS, AACPA, community pharmacist and accredited consultant pharmacist Learning Objectives After completing …
Fatigue guidelines: an update
Fatigue is a common, debilitating complaint and can be a challenging area for pharmacists, but updated fatigue guidelines provide direction to support patients. By Ann Winkle BPharm, BArts, AACP Learning …
Supporting the safe and effective use of proton pump inhibitors
Growing evidence suggests that long-term use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) may lead to serious adverse effects. By understanding the pharmacology of PPIs, their role in clinical practice and potential …
The role of dopamine in the body: an overview
The pharmacist is in a good position to discuss and guide patients and their carers on the effects of dopamine imbalances, and to provide appropriate pharmacotherapy and non-pharmacotherapy advice. By …
Andropause: an overview
Andropause refers to a set of symptoms experienced by men with low testosterone levels. Pharmacists play a key role in supporting patients who may be experiencing these symptoms regardless of …
Immunisation considerations for older adults: an overview
As immunisation providers, pharmacists should consider whole-of-life immunisation needs, particularly for older adults. By Rachel Morrison, BPharmSci, MPharm (Hons), Senior Pharmacist, Australasian College of Pharmacy; Dr Sonal Patel, BPharm, GCPH, …
Nutrients and breastfeeding
Breastfeeding mothers may express concerns regarding their diet, and the impact it has on their capacity to continue breastfeeding, or their infant’s nutrition. Pharmacists can assist mothers by providing them …