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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 …
Breathe easier: asthma care, new guidelines and the role of pharmacy
From improving inhaler technique to helping patients understand treatment guidelines, pharmacists play an essential role in asthma care. Leanne Philpott speaks to a pharmacist and asthma educator about the latest …
50th PSA Offshore Refresher sets sail
The PSA’s flagship event celebrated its golden anniversary on the seas of Japan aboard the Crystal Symphony, combining quality education and exotic travel in perfect harmony, writes David Weston. Pharmacists …
Managing migraine: how pharmacists are supporting better care
More than ‘just a headache’, migraine is a complex, neurological condition where pharmacists can play a pivotal role in improving recognition, treatment and long‑term management KEY POINTS: Migraine is often …