In Depth
Clinical tips: quit smoking
Pharmacists have a strong but complex role in helping patients kick the habit, writes Jarrod McMaugh Smoking tobacco in any form is probably the most important preventable cause of serious …
Staff Spotlight: Amanda Horiniak
We speak with SHPA’s Resident of the Year for 2017 1. Where do you currently work and what is your role? I am currently working as a psychiatry pharmacist at The …
We’ve got an adherence problem. What are we doing about it?
Medicines adherence needs a multi-pronged approach, writes Tal Rapke According to a 2003 report by the World Health Organization into medication adherence, approximately 50 per cent of patients with chronic …
Thinking of taking opioids for low back pain? Here’s what you need to know
Thinking of taking opioids for low back pain? Here’s what you need to know When it comes to treating low back pain, opioids have many risks and few benefits. Shutterstock …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Association Between Inhaled Corticosteroid Use and Bone Fracture in Children With Asthma In this population-based nested case-control study, no …
Sildenafil to be supplied without prescription in the UK: should Australia do the same?
In Australia, some men are at increased risk of harm because they rely on access to counterfeit medicines, says Nial Wheate Nial Wheate, Senior Lecturer and BPharm Coordinator, University of Sydney Last …
What’s the best option?
Cost cutting on wages versus investing in companion selling to get results: do the simple math, it’s a no brainer, says Glenn Guilfoyle As I travel this big country of …
Clinical tips: travel
It’s amazing how many travellers are under-prepared when it comes to their health, writes Karalyn Huxhagen Pharmacy is a destination that customers visit when they are planning to travel. Questions …
Making the most of your intern year
The completion of a pharmacy degree is no small feat, and graduates should be ready to hit the ground running in the next milestone, writes Tim Roberts As pharmacy schools …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Pharmacists’ confidence when providing pharmaceutical care on anticoagulants An international survey among pharmacists in 18 countries, including Australia, has …
Unsafe, stressed and overworked
A study has shone a spotlight on stress in the pharmacy profession— and found stress levels comparable to those experienced by other health professionals Half of Australia’s pharmacists are dissatisfied …
Clinical tips: party season
It’s the time of year to consider promoting responsible use of alcohol, writes Karalyn Huxhagen The scenes from the recent Melbourne Cup of women lying on the ground in their …