Children’s pain: Suffer little children
Despite its prevalence, children’s pain is poorly understood, often ignored and under-treated, say pain experts in a new report. Undertreated, unrecognised or poorly managed pain in childhood leads to important …
Women’s pain: Lifting the lid on pelvic pain
By asking women how many days per month they suffer pain, you can differentiate between dysmenorrhoea alone (2–3 days) and complex central pain sensitisation (most days), says gynaecologist and pelvic pain …
Trans and gender diverse healthcare in pharmacy
Pharmacists are well placed to advise trans and gender diverse patients and their families about medications and manage their expectations of gender-affirming therapy in an environment that is free from …
Complementary medicines and relief of symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)
Pharmacists can potentially play a key role in the management of BPH, allowing patients to maximise symptom relief by educating them on all available treatment options. By Tim Stewart, clinical …
Editorial: Unlocking the persistent pain puzzle
You will be familiar with patients presenting with bad period pain but you may not be versed in something called dysmenorrhea-related pelvic-pain syndrome (DRPPS). However, recognising the symptoms of DRPPS …
Molnupiravir: an oral treatment to add to the COVID-19 arsenal
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has granted provisional approval for two new oral medications that are indicated for use in mild-to-moderate COVID-19 infections to prevent disease progression and hospitalisations. What …
Neuropathic pain and misuse of pregabalin
This article will define neuropathic pain, the various types of neuropathic pain syndromes and the efficacy of gabapentinoids in their treatment. It is essential pharmacists have strong foundational knowledge of …
Five of the most common errors
“Pharmacy is a risky business, and the stakes are incredibly high”: expert reveals the most reported types of pharmacy incidents in Australia Managing risk is key to improving medication safety …
Changing consumer attitudes
The pandemic has sped up a number of demographic and retail trends. Mark McCrindle outlines those you need to know Social researcher Mark McCrindle, principal of McCrindle Research, presented APP …
Continued dispensing to be made permanent
Minister Hunt responds to multiple calls for the arrangements to be made permanent, after five extensions in two years Continued dispensing will be made permanent from 1 July, Minister for …
World news wrapup: 31 March 2022
NZ pharmacies rebuffed in attempt to prevent new CWH next door; Ukrainian pharmacists tell of their injuries; crime in the UK WARNING: Graphic images below Wellington, New Zealand: A group …
Unfair pay disparities remain
Morrison Government fails to improve remuneration for members of the profession and plan hospital pharmacist roles, say pharmacy stakeholders The Pharmacy Guild wasn’t happy with this year’s Federal Budget, with …