Emergency use of drugs authorised for COVID-19
US to allow hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine from national stockpile to be distributed and used for certain hospitalised patients infected with COVID-19 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United …
SA joins extended emergency supply
South Australia has extended emergency supply, with the Interim Chief Pharmacist urging patients not to try to stockpile South Australians in need of an emergency supply of essential medicines during …
Coping with COVID
AJP and the Pharmacists’ Support Service are bringing you a webinar on how to survive and thrive during the COVID-19 pandemic FREE webinar coming soon – COVID-19: From surviving to …
Leading the way
The 2020 Pharmacy of the Year winner has been revealed Capital Chemist Chisholm in the ACT has been named the Guild Pharmacy of the Year for 2020. The pharmacy had …
‘COVID-19 makes settling a 7CPA more urgent, not less.’
Shadow Health Minister Chris Bowen has written to the Health Minister asking a question: where is the 7CPA? AJP reproduces his letter in full below. Dear Minister, I write regarding …
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, …