Pharmacy group sends records to random
A woman has reportedly been sent a package of hundreds of patient prescription records The UK’s Manchester Evening News reports that the unnamed woman, who lives near Elgin, Moray in …
Pharmacists needed for patient protection
FIP has created a new position statement on emerging technologies, and how they affect the profession The digital era is radically changing how technology is used, and new technologies are …
‘A new level of retail convenience.’
Chemist Warehouse launches fast delivery service with Sherpa, promising delivery to Australian customers in less than two hours by leveraging its network of retail outlets Technology company Sherpa has announced …
Amcal and Guardian celebrate pharmacy champions
To celebrate the achievements, diligence and resilience of its national pharmacy network during 2020, Amcal and Guardian Pharmacies, have announced a new campaign The industry-facing 12 Days of Christmas inspired …
Heading the charts
What are the ten most commonly dispensed, and the ten most expensive drugs on the PBS at the moment? A drug used to treat eye conditions such as macular degeneration …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Association of Therapies with Reduced Pain and Improved Quality of Life in Patients with Fibromyalgia In this systematic review, the effectiveness …
Care of immunocompromised individuals during an infection pandemic
This article focuses on the considerations for the care of immunocompromised individuals during COVID-19 and includes practical advice for pharmacists to provide to these people and their carers. By Marissa …
Bipolar disorders
As medicines experts, pharmacists have the opportunity to improve medication adherence and health outcomes of patients with bipolar disorder. By Associate Professor Louis Roller PhD, MSc, BPharm, BSc, Dip Ed, …
Treatment of inflamed fungal skin infections
Topical antifungal preparations are used to treat a variety of fungal skin infections such as tinea and napkin dermatitis. Combination corticosteroid/antifungal creams can be useful to relieve inflamed or itchy …
Melatonin—its role in your life. Part 2: Clinical use of melatonin for sleep
From June 2021, pharmacists will have another option for the non-prescription management of sleep disorder in the target population, melatonin. This second of two articles by pharmacist David Pache focuses …
Over-the-counter management of acute low back pain
Four out of five Australians will experience low back pain at some point in their lives. Inadequate management of an episode of acute non-specific low back pain can increase a …
Medicine-induced upper gastrointestinal disease
Upper gastrointestinal symptoms are common complaints discussed and treated in pharmacy. Pharmacists are well placed to identify potential medicine related causes and make recommendations to remove or reduce the risk. …