The silent reflux: an aerodigestive conundrum
Laryngopharyngeal—or silent—reflux is a significant cause of refractory ENT symptoms. Yet, despite its prevalence and associated risks, it remains underdiagnosed and undertreated. By Dr Brett MacFarlane, PhD, BPharm (Hons), senior pharmacist, …
The prostate: structure, functions, disorders and treatments
A quarter of all men aged 55 years and older have a prostate condition, increasing to a half of all men by the age of 70. Pharmacists need to be …
Management of constipation and faecal incontinence in adults: an update
Pharmacists can play an important role in improving the awareness and management of faecal incontinence. By Karen Watkins BPharm, MTeach, Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice, School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, University …
COPD—chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
As the population ages, more Australians are likely to be affected by COPD. However, this condition can be managed effectively through timely care to prevent deterioration and hospitalisation. Pharmacists can …
Reducing antipsychotics and benzodiazepines
The current focus on inappropriate use of antipsychotics and benzodiazepines for residents in aged care facilities should drive accredited pharmacists to understand and implement effective strategies to optimise use of …
Distribution breakthrough
Wholesalers given permission to work together to ensure medicine supply consistency and continuity Pharmaceutical wholesalers have been granted interim permission to undertake proactive measures to “support the continuous, fair and …
Call to come back
The Victorian Government is calling on health care professionals to return to work as part of its coronavirus response The state Government said that this applies to retired doctors, nurses, …
My open letter: From a pharmacist to the world
I am sitting here with concerned and uncomfortable feelings… Stronger than these intense emotions, is the huge sense of responsibility I feel, writes Jennifer Kirschner From my home desk today, …
Reports hand sanitiser sold for five times the normal price
First hand sanitiser ‘round table’ held in Australia looks at costs and availability, while TGA cuts legislative red tape on manufacturing to facilitate urgent and continued supply Last Friday, the …
Tasmania gets extended emergency supply
One small Tasmanian town’s GP had to self-isolate because of contacts: a prime example of why the state needed extended emergency supply, says the Guild Sarah Courtney, Tasmanian Minister for …
‘Team effort’ needed for flu jabs this year
Doctors are urging patients to have their flu vaccines earlier than usual this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners said on Tuesday that …
Remove more red tape, says Twomey
The Government has moved on the continued dispensing instrument and therapeutic substitution – but do the changes announced today go far enough? Pharmacy Guild Queensland branch president Trent Twomey has …