Simplified nominations for intern award
Nominations for the Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s Intern of the Year are now open The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has announced that nominations for the 2021 MIMS/Guild Intern of the …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Efficacy of a curcumin extract on gastrointestinal symptoms and intestinal microbiota An 8-week RCT of 79 adults with self-reported …
‘It’s not a good feeling.’
Pharmacies continue to be targeted by anti-vaxxers as one group receives bookings that refer to “Satan” and accuse pharmacists of “killing for profit” A pharmacy group reports that one of …
APP2022 program now available
An early glimpse at the speakers and special programs available at APP2022 as program comes together The program for next year’s Australian Pharmacy Professional Conference and Trade Exhibition (APP2022) will …
Crime roundup
A pharmacist is facing a charge of aggravated dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm and a related drink driving offence The regional NSW pharmacist has had five conditions placed on …
‘It’s time these arrangements were made permanent.’
Continued dispensing measures have been extended until mid-next year, but pharmacy bodies reiterate the call for permanency Continued dispensing arrangements have been extended until 30 June 2022, Health Minister Greg …
Dispensing machines in general practices?
The vending machine model and three-month dispensing have been proposed again – as have dispensing from general practice, online and in supermarkets – by GPs in a report critiquing the …
Progestogen-only oral contraceptive pills
Combined oral contraceptive pills (COCs) and progestogen-only oral contraceptive pills (POPs), are the most commonly used contraceptives in Australia.1 Many factors affect the choice of oral contraceptives. POPs may be …
Continuous blood glucose monitoring: who benefits and why?
In addition to counselling on diabetes medicines, pharmacists also play a role in educating people with diabetes on the importance of monitoring blood glucose levels for optimal disease management. By …
Maternal health in the fourth trimester
The arrival of the new baby is physically, emotionally and psychologically challenging. It requires the mother, her partner and family members to respond and adjust. This article examines some of …
The A to Z of ED
Pharmacists play a critical role in the treatment of erectile dysfunction. With appropriate counselling, a pharmacist can shape the outcome for patients. By Tim Stewart, clinical men’s health pharmacist Learning …
Peptic ulcer disease
Pharmacists have an important role in the management of patients with peptic ulcer disease (PUD), and are uniquely positioned to provide patient education and advice about the risk factors associated …