In Depth
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Statin associated lower cancer risk and related mortality in patients with heart failure Patients with heart failure (HF) have …
The COVID impact
How has COVID affected pharmacy valuations? John Thornett gives his three key learnings to date from 2021 valuations You see there is this thing called COVID. You may have heard …
Managing children’s pain
Recognising the true extent of a child’s pain is vital, as is selecting the appropriate treatment, and advising on adjunct non-pharmacological treatment strategies In a pharmacy setting, children experiencing mild, …
A new frontier
How pharmacists can play a leading role on the mental health frontline As well as being a Monash University master’s student, Kevin Ou also works in a community pharmacy in …
ADHD in adults
Pharmacists should be aware of the treatment options for ADHD conditions in adults, writes Carlene McMaugh Attention deficit disorders, hyperactivity disorders, and combined attention/hyperactivity disorders in adults may not be …
Poor wages, lack of support sees mum leave community pharmacy
Are women supported in the profession? A former community pharmacist and primary carer of two kids weighs in By Chantelle Pennington Is pharmacy a woman-friendly profession? The answer depends on …
Pharmacy in the 50s
Pharmacy historian Ralph Tapping casts his mind back to how pharmacy was practised when he first entered the profession A few weeks ago I was asked to give a fifteen …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Update on Asthma–COPD Overlap Clinical features of asthma and COPD may represent around 25% of patients with COPD and …
Pharmacists: unsung heroes of aged care
The federal government committed substantial funding to aged care in the recent Budget, but questions have been raised over the efficacy of some of its proposals, says Gerard Stevens …
MHT: Timing is critical
Experts agree menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) is safe and effective for women with no absolute contraindications—but timing is critical Leading menopause experts have welcomed a UK study that suggests the …
Embrace disruptive change
Trends expert Michael McQueen shares his insights into the top three forms of disruption forecast for pharmacy, and info you can access today to keep up to speed One of …
Research roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news A primer on medicinal cannabis safety and potential adverse effects The aim of this review is to discuss the …