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AI: the future is here
Once the domain of sci-fi movies, artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming part of our lives, and pharmacists are finding uses for the new technology to support their work Over the …
Hospital pharmacy: from the basement to the frontline
The hospital pharmacy sector has undergone sweeping changes over its time in Australia—and it’s always seen itself as a champion of change, writes Megan Haggan Ron Batagol, a veteran spokesman …
Why is my moisturiser mostly water?
Aqua at the top of the ingredient list can make moisturisers look like expensive water. But for pharmacists, that first ingredient is the start of a better conversation about skin …
Call for better access to therapeutic vapes as quit-smoking demand grows
Doctors and pharmacists say limited access, community perceptions and a lack of evidence-based products are holding back the use of therapeutic nicotine vapes. Miranda Cook investigates An Australian doctor wants …
Flow state: making your pharmacy set up work for your goals
Pharmacies and workflows are increasingly being redesigned to support full scope, but the task itself isn’t always straightforward. Kate Cowling looks at the key considerations from those who have embarked …
A joint effort: could pharmacy play a greater role in osteoarthritis care?
Despite the prevalence of the condition, experts highlight a critical gap in osteoarthritis care in Australia, claiming it often falls short of guidelines. Leanne Philpott investigates KEY POINTS More than …
Beyond the band-aid: pharmacy’s role in wound care
Through early intervention, evidence-based wound assessment and management, patient education and referral networks, pharmacists can play an important role in wound care KEY POINTS Chronic wounds are defined as wounds …
What’s changed in food allergy prevention?
The advice on food allergy prevention has shifted from avoidance to exposure. With recent updates to ASCIA’s Infant Feeding for Food Allergy Prevention Guideline, pharmacists have a key role in …
‘People don’t go to work to be assaulted…’
The issue of safety in pharmacy is starting to gather attention, with credentialed pharmacists calling for something to be done to reduce their risk of harm while performing home medicines …
Beyond teenage breakouts: understanding adult-onset acne
Far from being a cosmetic footnote, adult and menopausal acne is clinically significant, emotionally burdensome, and common in the community, yet it remains poorly recognised and inadequately managed Key points …
Children’s pain: the right advice
Community pharmacists are ideally positioned to provide high-quality, evidence-based guidance on childhood pain management Key points Paracetamol is first-line analgesia for all paediatric ages, while ibuprofen is preferred when an …
Finding the right path
What can an intern learn from their mentor? And what advice and support should a mentor be offering? Sheshtyn Paola finds how two pairs of mentors and mentees approached their …