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‘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 …
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 …