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NDIS: the struggle to include pharmacists
Consultant pharmacists can now provide home medicines reviews and residential management reviews to NDIS recipients—but they still face barriers and hurdles to providing care. Megan Haggan takes a look at …
Epigenetics and immune health
The immune system serves as the body’s first line of defence. We investigate some of the latest research findings on immune health Our highly complex immune system is regulated by …
Postpartum contraception: a matter of choice
While contraception is an important consideration in the postpartum period, many new mums are simply too busy to think about it. Sheshtyn Paola explores factors to consider, the methods available …
Food allergies and anaphylaxis
The rising levels of allergic diseases, especially food-induced anaphylaxis presents opportunities for pharmacists to take a lead role in education and management, says Jala Moushi Key points: The increasing prevalence …
The importance of connection
Curtis Ruhnau talks in our 100th podcast about supporting your staff and colleagues, the renewed sense of optimism in community pharmacy and why credentialed pharmacists need adequate remuneration In this …
Vapour trails: are pharmacists now tobacconists?
A last-minute legislative amendment left pharmacists scrambling to deal with an expanded, and unexpected, responsibility in supplying vapes without prescriptions. Megan Haggan explores how this situation came about, and the …
‘Pharmacists are the key’
Aged care pharmacists are now on-site as the long-awaited Aged Care On-site Pharmacist (ACOP) program rolls out across Australia. What issues will they be tackling and how can they help? …
More than words
Babies and young children can experience pain for many reasons but it’s difficult for them to communicate what they’re feeling and why. How can pharmacists help recognise and alleviate their …
Helping people with diabetes to live well
With an expanding number of medications and new technologies, pharmacists play a vital role in supporting patients with diabetes, says Leanne Philpott Around 1.5 million Australians are living with diabetes. …
Conquering the chill: solutions for winter skin
Low humidity, indoor heating, and hot showers can contribute to dry skin and exacerbate pre-existing skin conditions. Pharmacists can be at the ready to assist customers in preventing and managing …
When opportunity knocks, say ‘yes’
Emily Griffin wears many hats running her own credentialed pharmacist business, while working as a clinical pharmacist at Melbourne’s St Vincent’s Hospital and as the Rural Pharmacy Liaison Officer for …
Men’s health: time to raise the bar
Contrary to popular belief, men do care about their health. Leanne Philpott talks to Men’s Health Downunder pharmacists Neil Cullen and Brad Butt to explore a few common male health …