The ‘Revolution Bug’
September 1971: Change is in the air within the pharmacy profession Calls for change were everywhere in the September 1971 edition of the AJP There were calls for “revolution” to …
Top 10 tips to avoid vaccination errors
With reports of some issues relating to COVID-19 vaccinations administered by community pharmacists, PDL shares advice on how to minimise risk of incidents 1. Check the AIR BEFORE vaccinating Always …
‘Contumelious disregard’ for obligations
A pharmacist has been banned from working in any health service after he dispensed medicines to employees and repeatedly supplied off-label drugs A pharmacist has had his registration cancelled and …
Pharmacy’s Rising Stars
We reveal our readers’ selections as the 2021 Rising Stars of Pharmacy Our readers have spoken! We asked our readers to nominate a pharmacist or pharmacists who, regardless of age, …
‘Cease and desist’: Anti-vaxxers targeting Aussie pharmacists
Community pharmacies are receiving threatening letters that say pharmacists “may expect to be punished to the full extent of the law” for administering COVID-19 vaccines Threatening letters making the rounds …
Emergency contraception
This review aims to provide an evidence-based update for pharmacists on available emergency contraceptive options to assist women in their decision-making and ensure their practice aligns with the current requirements …
Prescription medicines for menopause
Pharmacists have an important role in improving patients’ awareness about menopause, MHT options and treatment adherence. They also have a role in assisting prescribers when MHT medicines are in shortage …
Gut health: constipation
Constipation is a common presentation in pharmacy, with many causes and different treatment and management options available, including diet and lifestyle modification and pharmacotherapies. The presenters of this two-episode podcast …
Differentiating abdominal pain
Presentations of many conditions that feature abdominal pain are similar and can be difficult to differentiate. It is vitally important for pharmacists to be able to identify the red flags …
Endometriosis, endometrial hyperplasia and PCOS: where does metformin fit in?
This article discusses the clinical presentation of endometriosis, endometrial hyperplasia and polycystic ovarian syndrome, and the role that metformin has in the management of each condition. By Kevin de Vries, …
Restless legs syndrome and periodic limb movements
There is no cure for restless legs syndrome, however, by providing appropriate advice, pharmacists can help their patients manage the disorder and minimise symptoms. By Dr Louis Roller PhD, MSc, …
‘Overdose hides in plain sight.’
One stakeholder is calling for a national overdose prevention strategy, as a report details the pharmaceutical drugs involved with unintentional drug-related deaths The Penington Institute has released Australia’s Annual Overdose …