‘Almost no independent clinical reasoning on the part of any pharmacists.’
Two pharmacists have had their registration cancelled after failing to notice or intervene in widespread inappropriate dispensing at their store The pair were the co-owners of a southern Sydney pharmacy, …
Student interest in pharmacy waning, warns SHPA
Waiving HECS fees for regional, rural and remote pharmacy students and boosting accelerated graduate-entry pharmacy courses are among the ideas raised by SHPA The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia …
Pharmacies getting ‘strong supplies’
While it’s still patchy, the rapid antigen test supply situation is looking up for pharmacies, Greg Hunt says Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt has flagged what he says is a …
One in five can’t afford scripts
Rising concerns over the cost of food and fuel are matched by community fears that the increasing costs of medicines are putting many out of reach for a lot of …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Efficacy of systemic glucocorticosteroids for pain in rheumatoid arthritis Oral corticosteroids (OCS) are effective in reducing pain scores in people living …
‘Nailing’ the management of onychomycosis
This article provides an expert dermatology review of the management of onychomycosis with a focus on the therapeutic options and their appropriate use. By Janice Yeon, BSc(Med), MBBS, MIPH and …
Psoriasis
While there is no known cure for psoriasis, it is important for pharmacists to emphasise to patients that it is a treatable disease. Optimism and encouragement are justified to make …
Sticking to the script: hypertensive disorders in pregnancy
Pharmacists can play an influential role in optimising treatment for pregnant women with hypertension by boosting both their knowledge and confidence, leading to improved adherence. By Sheshtyn Paola, MPH, clinical …
Shingles and its management: an overview
Early diagnosis and management is central to the management of shingles. Pharmacists need to know the symptoms, risk factors, those who are vulnerable and possible complications. Prevention and management strategies …
Value of medication reviews: reducing pill burden
25 years after the first pharmacists were accredited to conduct them, the benefits of comprehensive medication reviews have been demonstrated in better health outcomes for patients. By Debbie Rigby, advanced …
CWH overcharged me $4k, woman says
Chemist Warehouse staff did not know how to reverse an overcharge of more than $4,000, a woman claims Stuff reports that when Sarah Clear went to the Chemist Warehouse at …