In Depth
Technology gods byte
When the technology gods collude to ruin your day the impact can send shock waves through the workplace. Who are these gods and why do they interfere with an already …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news SGLT-2 inhibitors in patients with heart failure A comprehensive meta-analysis of five randomised controlled trials has concluded that SGLT2 inhibitors reduce …
Buying a pharmacy in a strong market
A strong pharmacy market can be frustrating for potential buyers. Natalie Sirianni has some tips to help your chances of success During the last two years through the COVID-19 pandemic, …
Keeping older people safe
Medicines use is expected to increase in our ageing population, putting more people at risk of harm—particularly those living in aged care. How can pharmacists best help? Medication issues and …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Reducing short-acting beta-agonist overprescribing in asthma Excess prescription and use of short-acting beta-agonist (SABA) inhalers is associated with poor …
Light bulb moment
In the face of declining customer numbers for traditional pharmacy, Bruce Annabel and Mal Scrymgeour provide 9 tips to keep patients coming back to your pharmacy As a rule, light …
Planning for disaster
Elizabeth McCourt has been a spearhead of planning the role of pharmacists in confronting disasters and pandemics. We discover what has inspired and motivated her passion for emergency planning At …
Clinical tips: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
There has been a resurgence of RSV following the end of COVID pandemic measures, writes Karalyn Huxhagen Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of acute lower respiratory infection …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news How to step down asthma preventer treatment in patients with well-controlled asthma Most of the benefit of asthma preventer inhalers is …
Focus on long COVID
How researchers are zeroing in on the self-targeted immune attacks that may lurk behind it, writes Matthew Woodruff, Emory University For almost three years, scientists have raced to understand the …
Clinical tips: Influenza
Flu is back after the lifting of COVID measures, but vaccination rates need attention, writes Karalyn Huxhagen Since March 2020 people have been wearing masks, staying home and working behind …
Section 150 advice
What to do if you are faced with a Section 150 restriction on your health practitioner registration. By Andrew Lambros and Maurice Hannan In our previous two articles, we discussed …