Naloxone for all
Everyone should carry naloxone, especially members of the police, a patient advocate believes Pharmacists are being urged to lobby state and territory health ministers to push for their governments to …
Got an opinion about us? Help shape the AJP of the future
In return for brekkie and a $50 thank you gift card, we’d love an hour of your time … if you’re in Sydney on Thursday 31 August, before the Pharmacy …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Menopausal hormone therapy and dementia A case control study conducted with more than 60,000 women aged 50 to 60 …
Topical pain management for musculoskeletal conditions
There is good evidence for the use of topical preparations to manage inflammation and pain in musculoskeletal conditions including soft tissue injuries; localised soft tissue rheumatism and localised forms of …
Tailoring over-the-counter treatments for patients with allergic rhinitis and urticaria
This article discusses the management of allergic rhinitis (AR) and urticaria with over-the-counter (OTC) medicines. It will review how second-generation antihistamines are preferred options for AR and urticaria, particularly discussing …
Onychomycosis
Onychomycosis, or fungal nail infection, is a common condition seen in community pharmacy. While it may not seem to be serious, it can have a serious impact on a patient’s …
Osteoarthritis: management and emerging therapies
Management of osteoarthritis continues to evolve. Emerging therapies contribute to the growing body of evidence that informs treatment and management. To provide evidence-informed advice and education, pharmacists need to be …
Polymyalgia rheumatica
Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is an inflammatory disorder that causes widespread aching, stiffness and flu-like symptoms but can be mistaken for other conditions. This article aims to assist pharmacists to identify …
The pharmacy world is coming to Australia
The 81st World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in Brisbane is only a couple of months away With a theme of ‘Pharmacy building a sustainable future for healthcare …
Bastas takes control of Juno as Arrotex profits go through roof
New operation DGB Health to control both generic pharmacos in reputed $1 billion deal, according to finance media One of Australia’s richest individuals Dennis Bastas is now in control of …
AMA calls on Coalition to back 60-day dispensing
Pharmacy owners’ double dispensing concerns dubbed an “irresponsible scare campaign” by doctors’ group Opposition leader, Peter Dutton, is being urged to clarify the Coalition’s position on 60-day dispensing, with the …
$91.5k in fines for alleged medical cannabis advertising
TGA hits cannabis clinic Trava Health and “an individual” in latest crackdown The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued infringement notices to Melbourne-based medicinal cannabis clinic Trava Health for alleged …