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Reflecting on 2024
The past year has seen significant changes for the profession, producing opportunities for reshaping and advancing the role of pharmacists in Australia PDL reflects on 2024 with a snapshot of …
Showing the path forward
We present our readers’ nominations for pharmacy’s advanced practice pioneers When we decided to seek our readers’ views on who they thought had played a significant role in the pioneering …
A joint effort: raising awareness of bone and joint health
People often ‘put up with’ bone and joint pain and swelling. By raising awareness of the symptoms and risk factors, pharmacists can encourage earlier diagnosis and treatment, writes Leanne Philpott …
Common breastfeeding concerns and how to resolve them
Pharmacists can provide invaluable support for breastfeeding mothers who have questions around milk supply, breast pain, infections, medication safety and more Breastfeeding can be a wonderful bonding experience for both …
Confronting the stigma: dealing with discrimination around maternity
Pharmacy is an increasingly feminised profession, however we have recently heard disturbing reports of improper treatment and discrimination toward pharmacists and staff who are pregnant or returning from maternity leave …
Dry eye: the hidden burden
Whether the cause is environmental or medicines-related, pharmacists are in an excellent position to help patients suffering from dry eye. Megan Haggan investigates Key points: Dry eye is very common, …
Mandatory reporting: a pharmacist’s responsibilities
Andrew Tooms takes look around the nation at the legislative and regulatory responsibilities of pharmacists when confronted by possible abuse of a minor Author: Andrew Tooms BSc (Hons), LLB, MHM, AACPA, …
Boosting access to vaccination
Health organisations are calling for change to improve Australia’s lagging adult vaccination uptake and poor access to vaccines, particularly for leading respiratory diseases such as RSV. Sheshtyn Paola reports KEY …
The importance of being a people person
Naomi Perri is a well-known face of community pharmacy through her regular television segment for Chemist Warehouse. She is also a popular DJ and model. Megan Haggan speaks to Naomi …
Medicinal cannabis: risk versus reward
Medicinal cannabis is growing in popularity, promising benefits for a wide variety of conditions. But with most products currently unapproved S8s, pharmacists need to be vigilant. Sheshtyn Paola investigates Medicinal cannabis use is increasing …
Pharmacies a ‘honey pot to cyber attackers’
If last year’s Medibank and Optus data breaches did not put cyber security to the forefront of pharmacists’ minds, the recent attack on electronic prescription exchange, MediSecure, surely has, writes …
‘It’s all about quality of life at the end’
What role can pharmacists play in helping people receive end-of-life care in the community? Sheshtyn Paola investigates Key points While many people prefer to die at home, this often depends …