20 good years
The outgoing CEO of NPS MedicineWise says a lot has changed in two decades, but it was “brave” pharmacists at the beginning who led the way Dr Lynn Weekes AM, …
What a waste!
What are the 20 medicines that are most commonly dumped in your pharmacy’s RUM bin? An article reviewing the findings of the two most recent audits of Return Unwanted Medicines Project …
Clinical tips: incontinence
It’s important to get to the underlying causes of faecal incontinence, writes Jarrod McMaugh Incontinence is a distressing issue for individuals who experience it, as well as their family or …
More flu vaccines arrive as seniors warned not to double dip
Seniors doubling up on flu vaccines could be exacerbating the shortage, warns the AMA’s new president Dr Tony Bartone, new president of the AMA, has told the Border-Mail that older …
Pharmacy of the Year 2019 contest opens
Applications are now open in the Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s competition to find the country’s top pharmacy The Pharmacy of the Year Award 2019 is a Pharmacy Guild initiative, sponsored …
Beyond dispensing
The future for pharmacy lies in decision making, patient-facing roles and building strong relationships with medical colleagues, says SHPA president Michael Dooley With healthcare moving into an increasingly digital landscape, …
Multiple indications for magnesium: evidence for efficacy
Pharmacists need to understand the role of magnesium in the body and the evidence for the many claimed indications for OTC magnesium preparations, along with potential side effects, to help …
Meningococcal disease: pathology and vaccination
Meningococcal disease is potentially fatal and should always be viewed as a medical emergency. Early diagnosis and treatment are critical. Pharmacists must understand and be familiar with the symptoms indicative …
Fishing for a natural treatment? Omega-3 fatty acids
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Fact versus fiction: Understanding the evidence base supporting vitamin and mineral supplementation Scientific research into the role of omega-3 fatty acids in cardiovascular health is extensive. What …
Drug interactions and the pharmacist
Pharmacists have always been concerned about drug interactions. Sometimes they feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of potential interactions. This article is designed to assist pharmacists to be able to …
NPS MedicineWise recognises outstanding achievements in QUM
Winners of the National Medicinewise Awards were announced as part of the 10th National Medicines Symposium in Canberra The awards recognise best-practice innovations in improving quality use of medicines across …
Seeking assistance
Consumers are ready for pharmacy to be a location for chlamydia testing, a new study reveals Australian consumers and pharmacists both believe that community pharmacy should be a destination for …