In Depth
Drugs for delirium don’t work, and may in fact harm
Doctors commonly prescribe antipsychotic medications to try to relieve symptoms, but concerns about safety have been raised Meera Agar, University of Technology Sydney Delirium robs dying people of their autonomy, …
Why the Greens are right on drug reform
The war on drugs has failed, writes Angelo Pricolo… which is why the Greens’ new approach is so important It is hard to do anything but agree with almost every …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest research news Ticagrelor versus Clopidogrel in Symptomatic Peripheral Artery Disease In this large double-blind event-driven trial, ticagrelor (90 mg twice daily) was …
Why I love working for Chemist Warehouse
We’ve heard some of the more outlandish theories, but what is life really like for a pharmacist working for discount giant Chemist Warehouse? Xavier Agostino gives us his inside view …
Clinical tips: opioids and gastrointestinal issues
Karalyn Huxhagen takes a look at opioid induced bowel dysfunction The close relationship between diarrhoea and constipation is a situation that pharmacists commonly encounter. The use of many medications can …
Ending the year in style
A successful conference and a series of honours have rounded off a busy, but successful, year in hospital pharmacy says Kristin Michaels, SHPA CEO With the end of 2016 fast approaching, …
It’s not just about Melbourne: why we need a national approach to ‘thunderstorm asthma’
It’s not just about Melbourne: why we need a national approach to ‘thunderstorm asthma’ Guy Marks, UNSW Australia The tragic deaths of at least six people, apparently from thunderstorm asthma, …
The Minor Ailment conundrum – how Emergency departments are becoming the first line of defence
Health care professionals need to educate consumers about self-management and prevention, writes Angel Gonzalez There is growing concern amongst health care professionals that the level of strain being placed on …
The best customer experience
Different indicators give a varied picture of pharmacy customer experience, so which one is right? asks Glenn Guilfoyle A recent edition of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s newsletter Forefront featured …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Improving the Management of COPD in Women Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a highly debilitating disease that represents …
A woman of influence
In the fourth of a series of interviews with the top five of our list of 10 Women of Influence in pharmacy, we speak to pharmacy academic Lisa Nissen 1. Do …
Why kids younger than 12 don’t need OTC cough and cold remedies
Why kids younger than 12 don’t need OTC cough and cold remedies Edward Bell, Drake University The common cold season is here, and if you have children, you will likely …