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Louis Roller takes a look at the threat of antibiotic resistance “…this serious threat is no longer a prediction for the future; it is happening right now in every region …

Some thoughts on the proposed rescheduling of OTC Codeine-containing products to Prescription Only, by Professor Peter Carroll In the current debate regarding the proposed rescheduling of over the counter (OTC) …

Prescribers and pharmacists have their time wasted trying to negotiate the red tape for their patients, writes Andrew Tooms Introduction We have in Australia six States that at federation in …

Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Vitamin D supplementation to prevent asthma exacerbations A systematic review and meta-analysis of individual participant data (n=955) has concluded that Vitamin …

Moving pharmacy to the next phase of its existence means turning uncertainty into opportunity, says John Thornett  Whilst pharmacy is undergoing yet another review, the uncertainty of the future of …

Karalyn Huxhagen takes a look at supporting patients with low health literacy and limited health professional access We have all met the “worried well”. These are the customers who give …

Act now to help your patients with asthma navigate allergy season, writes Stephenie Shea  Asthma is a common chronic condition of the airways, where one in nine Australians are affected—that’s …

Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Onabotulinum toxin A in the treatment of chronic migraine: patient selection and special considerations Onabotulinum toxin A (BoNT-A) is …

What’s in a name? There are some key acronyms you need to remember to get your pharmacy fully geared up for the peak season, says Glenn Guilfoyle  As pharmacy owners, …

Dying a good death: what we need from drugs that are meant to end life Betty Chaar, University of Sydney and Sami Isaac, University of Sydney Generally speaking, health care …

New technologies offer a lot to the emerging generation of young pharmacists, writes Shefali Parekh We are well and truly in the digital age, and technology has a lot to …

Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news  Low-Dose Aspirin Discontinuation and Risk of Cardiovascular Events A large cohort study of over 600,000 people aged 40 and …