Shortage nation: Clinicians left in the dark
Hospital pharmacists badly need better information about medicines shortages, says expert The AJP’s recent poll on medicines shortages showed that by the time pharmacists are given information from officials about …
‘We used to never think healing was possible, and yet it is’
Pharmacist Joyce McSwan saw her own mum heal from a pain condition, and now she sees the evidence across her patients too It’s possible for people to “heal” from pain …
Off-label prescribing, medication errors focus of review
National review on prescribing considers use of unregistered medicines, and risk of errors during transitions of care Ahpra is considering updating its National Prescribing Competencies Framework and off-label prescribing is …
Presenting new ideas and novel solutions
Performance enhancement, buprenorphine, pill testing, alcohol abuse and awards: Angelo Pricolo reviews the APP 2025 harm minimisation stream The harm minimisation session at APP2025 opened new ways of thinking and …
Flu cases at record levels
Patients urged to get flu shot as confirmed cases surpass 42,000 in three months Influenza case numbers for the first quarter of 2025 are tracking close to 50% higher than …
Guild backs domestic manufacturing
Proactive steps, including ramping up domestic manufacturing capabilities, need to be taken to sure up Australia’s medicines supply chain, the Guild says Medicines shortages are causing “significant distress” for patients, …
Qld Guild appoints second alternate national councillor
Manj Singh named as the Pharmacy Guild of Australia Queensland branch’s second alternate national councillor Former Pharmacy Guild of Australia Queensland branch vice president candidate, Manj Singh, is set to …
Four of the best
PSA highlights the outstanding achievements of pharmacists across a range of categories The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia South Australia and Northern Territory branch presented its 2025 Pharmacist Awards over the …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Potentially preventable medication‐related hospitalisations with cardiovascular disease of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Queensland A retrospective analysis of linked hospitalisations …
New prescribing guidelines for the management of ADHD
In order to provide professional advice and support to patients managing their attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), pharmacists need to understand mechanism of action of pharmacological treatments, and potential for …
Early recognition of POTS—postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
Pharmacists have an important role in educating patients living with POTS, monitoring their medications and potential drug interactions, advising on lifestyle modifications, and working with the healthcare team to optimise …
Navigating the twists and turns of the gastrointestinal tract: one muscle at a time
The gastrointestinal (GI) tract consists of various organs that are essential for our survival and overall functioning. Two common issues that affect the GI tract are reflux and constipation. These …