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 …
Managing the burden of comorbidities in Allergy Rhinitis: a focus on asthma, rhinosinusitis, otitis media and mental health considerations
Pharmacists must be able to correctly diagnose and appropriately treat allergic rhinitis to ensure that the most appropriate treatment option is selected, considering patient-centred management. By Yee Mellor BPharm, MCncrSc, …
More winners revealed
Intern, locum and student pharmacists of the year revealed by PSA The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has announced its annual awards for intern, locum and student pharmacists of year …
‘They were my patients and I let them down.’
A pharmacist’s concerns about a doctor’s S8 prescribing habits sparked an investigation which saw the doctor reprimanded The Health Care Complaints Commission has issued a statement about a NSW doctor …
The right advice
What have been our readers favourite business advice columns for the first half of 2022? Our weekly Business Class columns are always popular among readers seeking the latest advice on …
Media wrong on RAT sensitivity: TGA
The TGA has clarified why several COVID-19 rapid antigen tests were removed from the market The Therapeutic Goods Administration has said in a statement that it is “aware of several …
The week in review
Money was on everyone’s mind this week… plus some outstanding pharmacists were honoured In revealing its list of priorities for its term of government, the Albanese Government confirmed its election …