Pharmacy welcomes Stitt appointment
Change in Victorian leadership comes at a “pivotal time” for the state’s health system, the Guild says Victoria’s new health minister, Ingrid Stitt is being urged to protect pharmacy ownership rules …
THC exposure landing more children in hospital
A poisons line has seen a steady increase in calls for paediatric exposures to cannabis compounds Poisons information services have seen a rise in children accidentally exposed to THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), …
Decline in overdose deaths ‘has well and truly stalled’: report
Stimulants fuel rise in drug-induced deaths and hospitalisations in 2024, report reveals New data from the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) shows an increase in harms from amphetamine-type …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Ibuprofen vs. paracetamol for acute mild-to-moderate pain management This systematic review and meta-analysis of safety with a focus in children and …
But you’re too young to have chronic pain
Pharmacists have a key role to play in breaking barriers to accessing care for young Australians living with chronic pain, write Dr Brett MacFarlane, and Nicolette Ellis While rarely intended …
National Pharmacies looks towards prescribing future
National Pharmacies says it is investing in its pharmacists’ training to undertake prescribing qualifications The group says it is investing in the future of frontline healthcare, with around 15 pharmacists …
Minister ‘worried’ by US pricing policy
Government concerned about the implications Trump’s ‘most favoured nation’ policy could have for medicines access in Australia Pharmacists are being urged to engage in discussions about access to affordable medicines, …
‘We need a Nike campaign for pharmacy’
Pharmacists need to do more to educate patients and other health professions about what they can do, an expert says Inter-professional tensions could be eased if other health practitioners had …
Tait takes top honour
PSA recognises leading pharmacists with Excellence Awards “At 17 I chose pharmacy, today pharmacy chose me,” the Pharmacist of the Year says South Australian researcher and palliative care specialist Dr Paul …
Belly pain unpacked: food, stress and stomach spasms
In this webinar, Dr Brett MacFarlane and A/Prof Treasure McGuire discuss functional abdominal cramping pain and food and stress triggers. This activity guides pharmacists through recognising typical cramping abdominal pain, …
Flow state: making your pharmacy set up work for your goals
Pharmacies and workflows are increasingly being redesigned to support full scope, but the task itself isn’t always straightforward. Kate Cowling looks at the key considerations from those who have embarked …
‘A tricky process’: the issues with emergency contraception
Pharmacists are on the frontline for oral emergency contraception provision. Sheshtyn Paola explores issues such as adolescent access, third-party supply and more KEY POINTS: Pharmacists can supply oral emergency contraception …