In Depth
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Association Between Beliefs and Adherence to Inhaled Controller Medication Among Older Adults with Asthma In this questionnaire with older patients …
Keeping an eye on cardio comorbidities
Typically, people with cardiovascular disease have one or more comorbid conditions, which challenges treatment and can greatly impact the burden of disease Recent data suggests that more than four million …
Clinical tips: Anaemia
Louis Roller takes a look at a very common condition Anaemia is a deficiency in the number or quality of red blood cells in the body. Red blood cells carry …
1945: Peace and the PBS
Pharmacy leaders welcomed the end of World War II in our August 1945 issue, but a war of words was building over the government’s Pharmaceutical Benefits bill Pharmacy leaders expressed …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news relevant to pharmacy Current and new pharmacotherapeutic approaches for glaucoma Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness. This …
An ‘exciting, nerve-wracking’ change
E-scripts are making a huge impact on the sector, and while some pharmacies have reported teething problems, Tasmanian pharmacist Christine Timms says her experience has been generally positive Being one …
Easing the burden
Pharmacists are the medication experts, but can they also become advocates to help improve poor oral health? Despite advancements in oral health knowledge and treatments, many Australians continue to suffer …
Are you audit ready?
The best way to survive an audit is to be prepared, writes Stephanie McGrath Each State and Territory in Australia has its own Act governing pharmacy ownership in respect of …
Treat the whole of the patient, not the hole in the patient
What’s the biggest mistake pharmacists make when it comes to wound care? Angelo Pricolo talks to Geoff Sussman Wound Awareness Week runs from 17 – 23 August 2020. The objective …
Clinical tips: Atrial fibrillation
Pharmacists can have a key role in atrial fibrillation, particularly in risk management, writes Brad Butt The most prevalent arrhythmia detected in clinical practice is atrial fibrillation (AF) with 2 …
1920: Pharmacists being muzzled
There were concerns about the ‘muzzling’ of country town pharmacists in August 1920, meanwhile discussions were under way to develop a code of ethics for the profession A recent case …
That’s the way the cookie crumbles
Practising with PPE is a daily challenge, writes Angelo Pricolo Wearing a mask when going for a walk is tedious but spare a thought for healthcare professionals doing their usual …