The evolving role of pharmacists in implementing treat-to-target gout management
Gout is a common and complex chronic inflammatory arthritis requiring pharmacist expertise to help patients prevent and treat acute flares, manage long-term urate therapy and address risk factors. By Dr …
Chronic hand eczema: a pharmacist’s guide to novel therapy
Chronic hand eczema is a particularly challenging condition for patients who experience ongoing inflammation, itch and pain. Potent topical corticosteroids are often required to control flares, but chronic use may …
Every consultation counts: pharmacist-led counselling, nasal technique and follow-up in allergic rhinitis
A deep dive on what pharmacists can ask, explain, demonstrate and review to improve adherence and outcomes for this highly prevalent condition, including the adjunct use of nasal saline to …
Optimising calcium homeostasis: the interplay of vitamin D, K2, magnesium and calcium in bone density and vascular calcification risk
This article explores the synergistic physiological action of calcium, vitamin D, vitamin K2 and magnesium in bone and cardiovascular health and how supplementation may be beneficial for patients with inadequate …
How risk management supports clinical governance
USING THE PDL RISK MANAGEMENT GUIDE FOR PHARMACISTS This series introduces pharmacists to the PDL Risk Management Guide for Pharmacists, and how it can be used in everyday pharmacy practice …
Osteoporosis screening, prevention, treatment and switching between therapies
Switching between osteoporosis medicines is not a simple handover, it can determine whether treatment gains are protected or fracture risk rebounds. This article equips pharmacists to recognise when therapy switching …
Women’s midlife health: more than menopause
Menopause may be a common reason for women to seek advice, but it shouldn’t be the only conversation. Midlife offers a valuable opportunity to assess future health risks, encourage prevention …
Mind the gap: Pharmacy’s role in heart health
Most first heart attacks are preventable, yet too many Australians remain unaware of the risk until it’s too late. From opportunistic screening to post-discharge support, where can pharmacists make the …
Tackling wellness: Medicine 3.0
Pharmacists are well positioned to support the evolution in preserving health through preventive care, evidence-based complementary medicine advice, lifestyle counselling and personalised approaches to medicine optimisation KEY POINTS The Medicine …
One FIP, one world
The last year’s advocacy has reaffirmed pharmacists’ “irreplaceable and invaluable” role in health care, says FIP president, Australian Paul Sinclair “When we bridge science, practice and education, not only do …
Aussie takes out top global award
The International Pharmaceutical Federation has honoured several Australian pharmacists in its global awards Australia’s Professor Parisa Aslani has been awarded the prestigious Exceptional Pharmaceutical Education Award at the opening ceremony …
‘Overdose is an Australian problem’: Penington Institute
Access to lifesaving treatment, including naloxone and opioid replacement therapy “remains uneven”, as the number of overdose deaths hits a record high Findings from the 2026 edition of Australia’s Annual …