Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Provision of a comprehensive medicines review is associated with lower mortality risk for residents of aged care facilities Analysis of RMMRs …
‘Breach of trust’ as pharmacist misappropriates alprazolam
A pharmacist misappropriated more than 33,000 alprazolam tablets… and much of it remained unaccounted for The Pharmacy Board has issued a statement about a pharmacist who was convicted on criminal …
‘Frustrated and unhappy’: Criticism over RAT program changes
Concerns raised over changes to the concessional RATs program as Guild receives angry calls from members of the public The Pharmacy Guild Tasmania branch has already received numerous calls from …
The future plan
New PSA national president outlines agenda for expanding pharmacists’ role and improving pay and options The recently elected national president of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, Dr Fei Sim, opened …
Beyond the dispensary
A look at the upcoming highlights on the pharmacy events calendar Career Beyond the Dispensary Brought to you by The Professional Pharmacists Australia (PPA) and The Pharmacy Mentor: ‘Careers Beyond The …
‘An exciting opportunity.’
New pharmacy services guidelines launched for key group, with all pharmacists encouraged to update their knowledge The PSA has launched new guidelines for pharmacy support of Aboriginal and Torres Strait …
Health system ‘failing’ Aussies with disability: report
New report finds multiple barriers to safe medicines use in people living with disability, and strong need for improved access to pharmacists and pharmacies The PSA has launched a new …
Setting the agenda
Health Minister highlights medicine costs, pharmacist aged care role expansion as key areas for the new government Health Minister Mark Butler began his first speech to a pharmacy audience since …
Impact of parental misconceptions on management of teething pain
This article discusses the misconceptions about teething, delving into false beliefs that may be held by parents. It also reviews the recommended non-pharmacological and pharmacological strategies for managing teething symptoms, …
Management of vaccine-related anaphylaxis in the pharmacy
Anaphylaxis is a rare, potentially life-threatening event that pharmacists, particularly pharmacist vaccinators, must be able to recognise and treat promptly.1 By Dr Mary Bushell BPharm (Hons), PhD, GCTLHE, AACPA, MPS, …
Immunisation considerations for older adults: an overview
As immunisation providers, pharmacists should consider whole-of-life immunisation needs, particularly for older adults. By Rachel Morrison, BPharmSci, MPharm (Hons), Senior Pharmacist, Australasian College of Pharmacy; Dr Sonal Patel, BPharm, GCPH, …
Multiple sclerosis
A number of medications may assist people with multiple sclerosis to improve their quality of life. As a medicines expert, this is where the pharmacist can assist people with MS …