Empowering vape users to quit
The health risks associated with vaping (use of electronic cigarettes) is a challenge for healthcare professionals and society to address. The risks of vaping are becoming more evident and the …
Magnesium’s role in the functioning of the vagus nerve via its influence on the neurotransmitters
Magnesium plays an integral role in the optimum function of the human body with more than 300 enzymatic functions as the second most abundant cation. An emerging area of interest …
Realigning diabetes regimens
Australian guidelines for the management of type 2 diabetes state that overtreatment of diabetes is common in older adults and should be avoided.1 Deintensification or simplification of complex regimens is …
Over-the-counter pain relief: think you know enough?
A panel discussion and review of the best practices for the safe and effective use of paracetamol and ibuprofen Quality Use of Medicines (QUM) is a cornerstone of our scope …
Dietary advice and nutritional support for patients with chronic conditions
Poor dietary habits and sedentary lifestyles can significantly contribute to global burden of disease, particularly non-communicable diseases such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus and hyperlipidaemia.1 Pharmacists are well-positioned to educate and …
Is health discounting paying off for Coles?
The major supermarket has seen quarterly sales jump after signalling a strategy shift to compete with health and home retailers Coles reported its supermarkets sales revenue (ex liquor) grew 3.7% …
Remove the HMR cap: Sim
Leading pharmacist calls for consistent loadings and flexibility when it comes to HMRs – as well as the removal of the cap on services Ahead of the 3 May 2025 …
MedAdvisor slashes headcount as earnings plunge
Pharmacy software company MedAdvisor’s quarterly revenue was almost half what it was the same time last year, as the US market “significantly underdelivered” The Melbourne-based software venture’s CEO said he …
‘I’ve seen lots of patients doing that’
People are “microdosing” weight loss drugs mainly due to cost or availability… a pharmacist and a GP who see this frequently share how they respond People are “microdosing” weight loss …
Supporting more contraceptive options for women
PBAC recommends new PBS listings for oral contraception plus treatment of atopic dermatitis and severe asthma in children The PBAC has recommended listing estetrol with drospirenone (Nextstellis) on the PBS …
A weighty issue
Overweight and obesity are a big problem in Australia. How can pharmacists help to tackle it and reduce the burden of disease? Sheshtyn Paola investigates KEY POINTS: Two in three …
Make sure asthma patients are protected
Pharmacists are being urged to encourage asthma patients to access NIP-funded flu shots Pharmacists should alert asthma patients that they can access influenza vaccines through the National Immunisation Program (NIP), …