Showing the path forward
We present our readers’ nominations for pharmacy’s advanced practice pioneers When we decided to seek our readers’ views on who they thought had played a significant role in the pioneering …
Community pharmacy ready to play leading role in efforts to eliminate HIV by 2030
Collaborative whole-of-health-system effort, with pharmacists playing a key role, will be key to eliminating bloodborne viruses and STIs, writes Guild national president, Professor Trent Twomey In 2015, The Hon Michael …
Severe asthma: differentiating from difficult-to-treat asthma
While most people manage their asthma effectively with commonly prescribed treatments, a significant number still experience uncontrolled symptoms even with treatment. This article explores how to differentiate between severe asthma …
Mild anxiety and vagus nerve support in children: the role of complementary medicine
The ongoing mental health challenges faced by children in the aftermath of the pandemic require support strategies that extend beyond conventional methods. Frontline health professionals are well positioned to offer …
Malaria prophylaxis: recommendations for travellers
Travellers to malaria-endemic regions should seek guidance from their healthcare providers, including their pharmacist, on safe and effective strategies to prevent malaria. By Dr Sonal Patel BPharm, GCPH, PhD, MACP …
Insomnia: causes, symptoms and treatment
Pharmacists need to be able to identify common sleep disorders, including insomnia, and provide advice on appropriate forms of treatment. By Dr Louis Roller AM, PhD, MSc, BPharm, BSc, Dip …
Preventing diabetes complications
The key aim of diabetes management is to prevent complications, which are a major cause of morbidity and mortality. By Debbie Rigby, advanced practice pharmacist Learning Objectives After completing this …
A joint effort: raising awareness of bone and joint health
People often ‘put up with’ bone and joint pain and swelling. By raising awareness of the symptoms and risk factors, pharmacists can encourage earlier diagnosis and treatment, writes Leanne Philpott …
The week in review
There was a mixed bag of news this week, but a bag containing a couple of medicines shortages In Canberra, health minister Mark Butler launched the 9th National HIV strategy, …
Concerns over pharmacy ECP accessibility
Study reveals that around one-third of community pharmacies do not stock the first-line emergency contraceptive ulipristal acetate New research has seemingly confirmed anecdotal reports that indicated patients were having difficulty …
Shopping at CWH? Join the queue
On Black Friday (29 November 2024), Australians were directed to a queue on Chemist Warehouse’s online store – with waiting times of nearly 50 minutes for some At just after …
Anti-HIV measures to be a ‘very big investment in this year’s Budget’: Butler
Health minister foreshadows self-testing, wider PrEP availability and more to help “virtually eliminate” HIV transmission Just ahead of World AIDS Day (1 December), health minister Mark Butler has said in …