Discussing the E-script change
The introduction of electronic prescriptions has meant a big change in the way medications are dispensed, but in general this has been “pretty positive”, says pharmacist Joshua Lee The new …
Application dismissed
Pharmacy staff member loses unfair dismissal application On 30 June, a former pharmacy staff member lodged an application asserting that the termination of her employment at a Melbourne pharmacy on …
CMs: what pharmacists should do less and more
The debate on complementary medicines is often so polarised that to date it’s been hard to move forward, says one pharmacy researcher who has created an ethical framework for the …
CWH on COVID watch list
A Chemist Warehouse is among a new list of locations in Sydney which were visited by a person with COVID-19 On Monday, August 31, NSW Health reported that there had …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Association Between Beliefs and Adherence to Inhaled Controller Medication Among Older Adults with Asthma In this questionnaire with older patients …
A guide to pet allergies
As the prevalence of furry animals in homes has increased over the years, so has the incidence of allergic diseases. Pharmacists can play an important role in educating their customers …
Glaucoma
Early detection and adherence to treatment are vital to slow glaucoma progression. Pharmacists have a vital role to play in counselling patients to have regular eye checks and, for those …
The lung microbiome and probiotics for respiratory infection
This article explores the role of the lung microbiome, the gut–lung axis, and the current evidence relating to the use of probiotics in the prevention and treatment of respiratory tract …
Environmental factors and allergic rhinitis
ALLERGIC RHINITIS: PART 1 This article discusses the importance of understanding environmental triggers as part of a shared decision-making approach to allergic rhinitis management in the pharmacy. By Professor Sinthia …
Medical termination of pregnancy
This article discusses the availability of medical termination of pregnancy (MTOP) in Australia, and the training required for pharmacists to become a registered dispenser of the drugs used to perform …
Unintentional overdose numbers climb
The number of Australians who die from unintentional drug overdose each year continues to rise, and is set to worsen due to COVID-19, a new report reveals. Released on International …
Suspended GP refused stay by tribunal
The NSW medical practitioner has appealed his suspension following a complaint of excessive prescribing of opiates and benzodiazepines The Medical Council of NSW suspended a GP’s registration from 13 May …