Lung function tests
Lung function tests are an essential part of diagnosis and ongoing management of chronic airways disease. Pharmacists can play a key role in identifying people at risk of, or with, …
Complementary management of sleeping difficulty
Helping a customer with sleeping difficulty involves identifying and minimising any obstacles to achieving sleep and then tailoring appropriate interventions, which may well include non-pharmacological approaches and complementary medicines, writes …
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Exposure to traumatic events commonly results in a degree of psychological distress. In most instances psychological symptoms of distress settle down in the days to weeks following the event. However, …
Pharmacy partnerships: they’re like a marriage
When partnerships work, they’re beautiful, when they don’t, it’s a disaster, says John Thornett. How can you avoid the worst? In pharmacy land there has been some seriously impressive partnerships …
The week in review
Pharmacists were at the centre of this week’s biggest news: the first COVID-19 vaccinations in Australia There was exciting news in the COVID-19 crisis this week, with the beginning of …
What it’s like to be a PSS Volunteer
What’s it like to volunteer for the Pharmacist Support Service? A pharmacist describes the experience of helping your peers needing support Training to be a PSS volunteer is not only …
NRT debate lights up
Calls for Pharmacy-Only e-cigarettes and liquid nicotine as Senate debates regulation and criticises ‘rent-seekers’ who want open retail sales There were mixed views over the future regulation and supply of …
COVID jab: When will I be eligible?
Two pharmacy organisations have launched a tool to help Australians find out when they can access the jab The Australasian College of Pharmacy, in partnership with the Pharmacy Guild of …
CWH sponsorship shifts up a gear
Chemist Warehouse is set to partner with the Shell V-Power Racing Team for the highly anticipated 2021 Supercars Championship season The Championship winning Ford Mustang GTs will both showcase the …
Hands up
PSA issues call for branch nominations The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) is calling for nominations to PSA’s seven State and Territory Branches. PSA is the peak body representing the …
GP reported, CEO stood down in vaccine bungle
Aged care residents are believed to have received equivalent of four COVID-19 vaccine doses in an “unacceptable breach” of standards The Deputy Chief Medical Officer of Australia has apologised after …