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Influenza in the young and the old
The seasonal virus hits hard for those at each end of life’s spectrum. We look at vaccination and care tips for some of those most vulnerable to severe disease KEY …
Weathering the season: A guide to winter skin
Community pharmacy is uniquely positioned to intervene early in winter skin conditions, offering accessible, appointment-free care with a therapeutic range spanning lifestyle advice through to Schedule 3 products, writes Jala …
Rising to the top
From semi-rural beginnings in north Tasmania to the PSA national presidency, Mark Naunton has retained a focus on the importance of helping ordinary Australians use medicines safely and effectively. He …
Getting the message across, with care
While social media and online marketing of your pharmacy services are now essential information tools, they can lead to potentially damaging issues. We seek expert views on how to carefully …
Pharmacist prescribing: the debate
Draft guidelines back the separation of prescribing and dispensing, but this has failed to appease critics of the move The Pharmacy Board of Australia has been conducting consultations on its …
Opening the door: supporting men’s health in pharmacy
Men’s health concerns often go unspoken. From erectile dysfunction to prostate cancer recovery, pharmacists are uniquely placed to start conversations, provide support and guide men towards appropriate care KEY POINTS …
An appetite for growth: Pharmacy’s big bet on GLP-1s
GLP-1s have provided a financial boost to pharmacies, but patients ineligible for subsidies say the cost of the medicines is often prohibitive. Kate Cowling reports on how the market is …
Treating cough and cold: a refresher for pharmacists
Correctly assessing counselling and distinguishing viral from bacterial illness is central to both patient outcomes and responsible antimicrobial stewardship, says Jala Moushi KEY POINTS The majority of upper respiratory tract …
Catching ZZZs: raising awareness around sleep health
Sleep disorders are common, often undiagnosed and closely linked to chronic disease, placing community pharmacy in a prime position to identify risk and improve patient outcomes Key points Up to …
Nutrition in practice: how pharmacists are shaping their role
As the burden of lifestyle-related disease grows, the question may no longer be “should pharmacists engage in nutrition care”, but how the role can be sustainable, supported and defined Key …
Vaccination in a post-pandemic world
Covid-19 and RSV vaccination services have transitioned in the years since the pandemic. We speak with two leading community pharmacists about how they now provide these services. KEY POINTS: Covid-19 …
Infantile colic: an evidence-based guide for pharmacists
This article reviews current evidence on infantile colic, drawing on Australian clinical guidance to inform safe, compassionate, and effective pharmacy practice KEY POINTS Infantile colic is a common, self-limiting condition …