Research Roundup
Digoxin, opioids, yoga… Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Digoxin and Mortality in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation In patients with AF taking digoxin, the risk …
Pharmacy criticised after early shoppers raid baby formula
Video has emerged of shoppers queueing outside a Melbourne pharmacy in the early hours of the morning to grab formula before it even hits the shelves The Herald Sun reports it saw …
Little role for sedating antihistamines: Experts
Newer, less sedating forms can be safely taken long term with no loss of efficacy, according to latest evidence In a new article for Australian Prescriber, immunology experts have concluded …
Dispensing advice
Nine out of ten pharmacists pass Board audits, new data reveals, while a warning is issued on dispensing process failures Around 90% of pharmacists successfully passed audits by the Pharmacy …
APP2018: Nine must see events
Here’s some of the highlights AJP recommends you look out for at APP2018 Presentation of Pharmacy of the Year 2018 (Thurs 3 May 8.30am – 10.30 am) – this session …
NAPSA to host 2018 Charity Cup
Australian pharmacy schools will join together to raise much-needed funds for a pharmacist-run charity that supports women and children in Africa From 2 April until 1 June, NAPSA will be …
What pharmacists have to say about medicines sharing
Why do people share prescription medicines, and is it always a bad thing? People share medicines by either lending or borrowing them, and prescription medicines that are reported to be …
S8 warning for proprietor, pharmacists
A proprietor and his employee pharmacists have been cautioned over failure to properly control dispensing of the Schedule 8 medicine Endone According to PDL, a notification was made to AHPRA …
A political earthquake
Rumours are gaining pace that the Pharmacy Guild of Australia is poised to register itself as a political party to contest next year’s Federal Election. Given its vast network of …
Galactagogues to increase milk supply in breastfeeding mothers
Herbal galactagogues are commonly used to increase human breast milk supply. However, nonpharmacological methods remain the mainstay in increasing milk supply in nursing mothers. Galactagogues should be reserved for situations …
Sleeping disorders: insomnia
Pharmacists need to be able to identify common sleep disorders, including insomnia, and provide advice on appropriate forms of treatment. By Associate Professor Louis Roller PhD, MSc, BPharm, BSc, Dip Ed, …
Risk assessment for supply of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) by pharmacists
Recommendation of treatment for GORD with a non-prescription medicine is an important role for pharmacists, so it is important to understand how best to determine the risks associated with the …