Most common reactions for kids’ vax rollout
Local reactions, chest pain, vomiting, fever and headache were some of the most common adverse reactions reported in kids aged 5-11 for the Pfizer vaccine The TGA has received about …
Chronic kidney disease
With increased awareness, pharmacists can help assist patients to slow the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and prevent cardiovascular and other complications with early referral. By Dr Jenny Gowan …
Minimising the risk of exacerbations in moderate-to-severe COPD: the pharmacist’s role
Pharmacists can have an important role in supporting their patients manage their COPD medications, inhaler selection and technique, as well as non-pharmacological strategies to help improve quality of life. By …
Oral corticosteroid stewardship
While oral corticosteroids (OCS) are effective for reducing inflammation and for immunosuppression in several chronic conditions, frequent corticosteroid use is associated with substantial adverse effects. Pharmacists can play an important …
OMG it’s MGD! The basics of meibomian gland dysfunction and how you can help in the pharmacy
Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is a relatively common condition, especially among those with dry eye. This article describes the many medications or conditions seen in the pharmacy that may be …
Ankylosing spondylitis
To help support early diagnosis and management of ankylosing spondylitis (AS), it is important that health professionals are able to recognise the possibility of AS being present. The pharmacist is …
Cough, throat problems, hoarseness … could it be it reflux?
Not all patients with reflux symptoms present with heartburn and/or regurgitation. It is important for pharmacists to be able to identify the possibility of a person presenting with atypical reflux …
The week in review
New standards, TGA announcements and a CPI rise all made the headlines this week The TGA recalled several sunscreen products from different brands, concerned about benzene contamination… it’s been a …
Current trends in valuations
There are significant issues that need to be addressed in current pharmacy valuation reports, says John Thornett Valuation trends in pharmacy land continue to change and evolve with the times, …
Pharmacy’s vaccine accessibility confirmed
The pharmacist’s role in vaccination has expanded significantly since the pandemic began, and not just for COVID, a new report finds “Pharmacists are contributing to expanded immunisation coverage globally, thereby …
‘The virus doesn’t stop because we’re tired of rolling up our sleeve.’
Alarming new statistics show low interest in this year’s flu jab, as a leading pharmacist warns against “vaccine fatigue” New research commissioned by the Immunisation Coalition has revealed that only …