Overweight, obesity and weight management
Obesity is a serious public health issue with widespread health, economic and social consequences. Tackling it requires a multifaceted approach, including public health policies, personal lifestyle changes, and, when necessary, …
Off-label and unlicensed medicines use—a paediatric perspective
As more pharmacists extend their scope of practice, they will need to manage scenarios where children require medication outside the approved conditions for age, therapeutic indication, dose recommendation, formulation, and/or …
Fibre supplementation for managing blood lipids
This article summarises the potential benefits of fibre supplementation as part of a novel approach to managing blood lipids, and the role pharmacists can play in recommending fibre supplements to …
Sick day management of medicines
Sick day management of medicines is a vital but often overlooked component of safe pharmacotherapy. Pharmacists are critically positioned to lead this initiative through medication reviews, point-of-care counselling, and interprofessional …
Pharmacy Ambassadors
We are now in the final weeks of our campaign to find those who are doing the most to promote the profession of pharmacy We’re now in the final month …
‘At times we feel like we’re chasing our tails all the time’
From opioid overuse to adverse drug reactions – what are the biggest medication-related issues faced by aged care residents? “At times we feel like we’re chasing our tails all the …
Medicinal cannabis: minimising harm in a changing landscape
Regulators have raised the alarm about soaring cannabis scripts, issuing new guidance in a bid to minimise patient harm and curb inappropriate prescribing. Kate Cowling reports on what’s happened—and what …
Meds focus only one falls reduction factor: researchers
Australian researchers conduct “the most comprehensive study of its kind” looking at falls prevention in aged care homes A major international review led by Flinders University and published by the …
New sunscreens pulled over SPF fears
More sunscreen brands have hit pause on sales following Choice’s damning SPF findings earlier this year, as questions are raised about how many share the same base formulations Several sunscreens …
Priceline’s lessons from Bunnings and Kmart
Wesfarmers Health is adopting similar strategies to its retail giant siblings to grow its margins and market share Private label is set to become a bigger part of the Priceline …
Lotions and lasers: the future of acne management
Technological advances and concerns over topical treatments are driving an evolution in the treatment of acne. Pharmacists’ have a crucial role in guiding patients through the available options Acne vulgaris …
Service uptake by the numbers
More than 30,600 urinary tract infection services have been delivered in Queensland pharmacies, the Guild says, reporting on the uptake of professional services “Recent figures highlight just how many Queenslanders …