In Depth
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news COPD and Osteoporosis: Associated Factors in Patients Treated with Inhaled Corticosteroids Osteoporosis is one of the significant comorbidities in …
Stepping up: bone fracture and falls prevention
Make no bones about it; pharmacists play an important role in reducing people’s risk of falls and bone fractures through targeted advice and interventions Falls are common causes of unintended …
Pharmacists front regulators over S8s and ORT
Are employee pharmacists or proprietors more likely to be called up before the regulators? And what are the best ways to avoid a complaint? “It’s been one of the busiest …
Extension of pandemic entitlements for health sector employees
What you need to know: a guide by Stephanie McGrath What is Schedule X? On 8 April 2020 the Fair Work Commission issued a decision on pandemic leave for Health Sector …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Harms and benefits of sodium‑glucose co‑transporter 2 inhibitors Sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors are oral glucose-lowering drugs that increase the urinary excretion …
Nice Fro Bro
Would it be a faux pas to mention this accessory to a patient? Angelo Pricolo finds out… Those of you that know me know that I don’t entertain lots of …
A record new low
The Reserve Bank has recently cut interest rates to a record new low. Natalie Sirianni predicts what impact this may have on pharmacy values At its meeting on Tuesday 3 …
Ahead of the game: Sports & wound care
Managing sports injuries correctly, using the proper protocols and appropriate dressing, can enhance wound healing and support a speedy recovery Australia is a nation of sports lovers. In fact, 80% …
Medicinal cannabis users in Victoria could soon be allowed to drive with THC in their system. Is it safe?
Can people taking legally prescribed medications that contain THC be penalised for drug driving? Amie Hayley, Swinburne University of Technology, investigates Around 25,000 Australians currently use medicinal cannabis products. They …
Clinical tips: suncare
Here are five myths about suncare that pharmacists can help dispel, writes Carlene McMaugh Recent upheaval in attitudes towards preventative health measures—such as vaccinations, or the use of face masks—have …
A win for pharmacy
November 1920: Pharmacy has won “one of the most important cases undertaken by pharmacists” “One of the most important cases undertaken by pharmacists was brought to a successful conclusion in …
The Puma tracksuit
Angelo Pricolo navigates a tense situation in the 1980s It’s funny how, after so many years, the Puma tracksuit still sparks such a vivid memory. In fact it dates that …