eHealth NSW new head has clinical background in pharmacy
eHealth NSW has welcomed Richard Taggart as he started his role as the permanent chief executive at eHealth NSW and chief information officer for NSW Health The organisation says that …
Profession honours medal winners
Leading pharmacy organisations offer congratulations to those honoured on Australia Day The leading pharmacy organisations have hailed those in or around the profession who have been recognised in the 2025 …
Transformational acquisition announced
After five years under Guild ownership, the Australasian College of Pharmacy is set for another takeover The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) is planning a “transformational” move to acquire the …
‘People are ready to work and willing to get jobs’
Demand and supply for locums has changed “drastically” as more pharmacists choose this type of work – and locums are becoming “more vigilant” about their role, one expert says AJP …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Atrial Fibrillation Symptoms of AF include palpitations, dyspnoea, chest pain, presyncope, exertional intolerance, and fatigue, although approximately 10% to 40% of …
Be aware or beware of ‘wrong patient’ errors
This article aims to raise awareness and provide strategies to prevent the administration of medication to the wrong person. By Amy Minion BPharm MBA, Professional Development Pharmacist, PDL Learning objectives …
RSV: a pharmacist’s role in prevention and protection
Pharmacists are well-positioned to integrate RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) vaccination into their practices by identifying at-risk individuals, offering patient education, and proactively recommending RSV vaccines and promoting co-administration with other …
Dementia with Lewy bodies
After Alzheimer’s disease, dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is the second most common neurodegenerative dementia in older people, yet up to half of DLB cases are misdiagnosed. Pharmacists have a …
Orofacial pain: when to treat and when to refer
Being able to identify the types of pain that may affect the oral facial region is the first step towards providing appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment advice. By Karalyn Huxhagen …
The role of omega-3 in cardiovascular disease
Pharmacists are well placed to discuss the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) with patients, and provide advice on diet and lifestyle, including the importance of consuming omega-3 in the diet. …
Navigating conversations about relief of multiple pains, multiple people
Following the recent changes in access to large-size paracetamol-containing products, we have an opportunity to address the resulting gap. For patients who need pain relief for multiple acute pain episodes …
Pharmacist receives Australia Day gong
Award winning pharmacist is among those recognised in Australia Day honours Decorated New South Wales pharmacist Anna Barwick was recognised for her innovative career with a Medal of the Order …