Age-related macular degeneration
Macular degeneration is the name given to a group of chronic, degenerative retinal eye diseases that cause progressive loss of central vision, leaving the peripheral or side vision intact. It …
World news wrapup: 1 February 2018
Advice for pharmacists on the “Tide Pod Challenge”; UK cracks down on drug diversion network; pharmacists honoured for bravery US: American pharmacy magazine Pharmacy Times has published advice for pharmacists …
Dermatitis (eczema)
There is not a clear distinction between dermatitis and eczema, and the two terms are interchangeable. Pharmacists have a large role to play in assisting with the prevention and treatment …
Pain management with gabapentinoids: benefits and harms
Gabapentinoids offer an alternative that is potentially safer than opioids in the treatment of neuropathic pain. However, pharmacists should be alert the potential for abuse and misuse. By Debbie Rigby, …
Compounding: an emerging opportunity
Building a compounding capability requires a solid understanding of the regulatory environment associated with compounding and allocating the appropriate resources to ensure compounded medicines meet with the same high standards of safety and efficacy that are required for registered commercially available medicines.
Facing the public
From 1 February you will face objections – you and your staff need to maintain equanimity and learn to LARF, say Glenn Guilfoyle and Paul Jaffar We have all seen …
‘Out of touch’
Doctor slams AMA for its outrage over the proposed pharmacy pain trial Last week Health Minister Greg Hunt announced a $20 million trial program to help people suffering chronic pain, …
A new strategy
The National Asthma Strategy launched this week outlines a targeted approach for asthma care with a focus on children, and signals an increased role for pharmacists The National Asthma Council …
Take diet self-reports with pinch of salt… or two
Australian men are ingesting almost twice the recommended maximum daily intake of salt, and women aren’t far behind A systematic review and meta-analysis published online by the Medical Journal of …
Codeine: ‘I’ve never seen such angry texts’.
The OTC codeine ban could save 100 lives a year, the Health Minister says, as ABC journalist reveals consumer fury And ahead of the upschedule of low-dose codeine products, mainstream …
80% in pain
Call for greater acceptance of ‘invisible’ illness as new research shows people battle stigma and cynicism about pain’s impact New research has revealed eight in 10 Australians are currently living …
Research into non-opioid analgesics
Australian researchers are set to investigate the development of non-addictive analgesics The University of Queensland announced that it will be looking into alternatives to addictive opioid drugs such as codeine, …