Two years’ worth of winners
The Direct Chemist Outlet network came together to celebrate at the national conference in Melbourne, recognising its high-achieving members Over three days, the group’s partners and support centre team came …
Health appointments: hospital pharmacy reacts
The new Health Minister must act on equity of access to medicines, say hospital pharmacists The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia has congratulated Mark Butler MP on his appointment …
Leading the market
The impact of the pandemic has been demonstrated with antivirals filling two of the top three best selling pharmaceutical product places for 2021 COVID has presented the global pharmaceutical industry …
End of an era
The Calanna Pharmacy Group has announced that its pharmacies are to transition into the TerryWhite Chemmart network Veteran pharmacist Mario Calanna has described pharmacy, and the Calanna Pharmacy business, as …
‘You may be committing an offence.’
The Department of Health has issued a warning to pharmacy owners about “third-party” services The AJP reproduces the warning in full below. The Department of Health has serious concerns that …
Welcome, Minister
Mark Butler awarded the Health portfolio as Labor’s ministerial team is revealed, with a health role for pharmacist Emma McBride Incoming Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveiled the ALP’s new Ministry …
Effective assessment and management of cough in adults: an overview
There are numerous aetiologies for cough, so it is important for pharmacists to take a practical approach to assess each patient and provide guidance and appropriate strategies for effective management …
Menstrual migraine
Migraine attacks occurring around menstruation are more severe and harder to treat. This article looks at the presentation and types of menstrual migraine, as well as common medications used for …
Food–medicine interactions: what pharmacists should know
Although many medicines can be taken safely with food, some have the potential for clinically significant food–medicine interactions that may reduce or increase the medicine’s effect, potentially causing harm to …
Botanicals in skin care products, safety and efficacy. What is the evidence?
People with cosmetic or skin care sensitive skin should not use botanical products just because they are natural. Each individual ingredient must be assessed before a product can be considered …
Nutrients and breastfeeding
Breastfeeding mothers may express concerns regarding their diet, and the impact it has on their capacity to continue breastfeeding, or their infant’s nutrition. Pharmacists can assist mothers by providing them …
Urticaria (hives)
The first step in managing a patient with urticaria is to try and classify the nature of the condition. This will determine which, if any, investigations are necessary. Antihistamines remain …