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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 …

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 Edward Bell, Drake University The common cold season is here, and if you have children, you will likely …

PPI use is increasing, writes Ben Basger—but what is its role long term? Do you think that when doctors decide to block the production of stomach acid by using a …

Review submission quantities reveal a somewhat disparate and divided profession, says Joe Demarte, PSA national president The many submissions responding to the Discussion Paper released by the Review of Pharmacy …

Future hay fever seasons will be worse thanks to climate change Janet Davies, The University of Queensland and Paul Beggs, Macquarie University It’s now late spring, with summer just around …

The latest in research news, as gathered by Debbie Rigby Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of sofosbuvir and ledipasvir for the treatment of hepatitis This article reviews the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties …

Prescribing shouldn’t be our only focus when it comes to antibiotic resistance, writes Oscar Klass During Antibiotic Awareness Week the pharmacy profession will be reminded of the importance of antibiotics—how …

Health Check: are cosmetics containing Vitamin A safe during pregnancy? Ian Musgrave, University of Adelaide Cosmetics promise us many things, but could certain types of skin-care products containing vitamin A …

In the third of a series of interviews with the top five of our list of 10 Women of Influence in pharmacy, we speak to community pharmacy owner Elise Apolloni Do you …

Discount chemists are cheapening the quality of pharmacy along with the price Greg Kyle, Queensland University of Technology Every day, more discount pharmacy stores and chains are opening and assaulting …

With community pharmacy now directly involved in dispensing antiretrovirals, it’s more important than ever that pharmacists are up to speed on HIV, writes Louis Roller The acquired immune deficiency syndrome …