Sim secures final term
PSA president commits to strengthening governance and leadership capacity in her final term Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) national president, Associate Professor Fei Sim, is looking to pave the way …
No data on illicit vape sales: TGA
Regulator dismisses reports that it estimates more than 10 million illicit vapes are sold nationally every month Reports suggesting that the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) believes in excess of 10 …
National Pharmacies appoints new CEO
Retail expert to lead National Pharmacies into a new era, after the departure of chief executive Former convenience store group chief operating officer, Mark Smith, is set to take the …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Mepolizumab to Prevent Exacerbations of COPD with an Eosinophilic Phenotype In the MATINEE trial, treatment with mepolizumab, a humanized monoclonal antibody …
Spot on: acne and pimple patches
While traditional acne treatments such as topical preparations, oral medications and even professional dermatological treatments like laser therapy have been used for decades, innovative and modern approaches like pimple patches …
Optimising anticoagulants for older persons with atrial fibrillation
Optimising therapy for the increasing population of older adults with atrial fibrillation (AF) is challenging. AF is associated with a 5-fold risk of stroke and systemic embolism.1 To mitigate these risks, …
Bipolar and related disorders
Pharmacists play an important role in managing bipolar disorder by providing medication-related information, educating patients and their families, and collaborating with healthcare providers to optimise treatment plans. They can improve …
Medicinal cannabis: the pharmacist’s role in supporting its rational and safe use by patients
For pharmacists to best support the safe and rational use of medicinal cannabis products, they must be equipped with the relevant knowledge not only about the clinical role of medicinal …
Oesophageal spasms: an overview
Pharmacists can play a significant role in supporting patients with oesophageal spasms through medicine counselling, lifestyle modification advice, and recognising patients that require further medical assessment by a GP or …
Complementary and alternative medicines for weight reduction
The complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) sector of the weight loss market often receives poor press because of the lack of scientific evidence underpinning products. Pharmacists can be implicated in …
Butler open to pharmacy vaping reforms
Efforts to restrict access to nicotine vaping products are delivering positive results, Minister tells pharmacists Measures aimed at driving down vaping among “kids” are achieving their goal, Minister for Health, …
Mounjaro KwikPen transition complete: Lilly
Eli Lilly confirms that Mounjaro (tirzepatide) will no longer be available in vial presentations, after transitioning the product to a multi-dose, pre-filled pen Mounjaro manufacturer, Eli Lilly, has informed the …