Room at the inn for pharmacy workers
Victoria has extended its “hotels for heroes” to include people working in community-based pharmacy Hotels for Heroes provides free accommodation in hotels or apartments for frontline workers who have had …
Intern update: COVID-19 requirement changes
The Pharmacy Board of Australia has announced its decision to modify some of the requirements for general registration during COVID-19 The new interim arrangements only apply during the period of …
Preconception planning
Pharmacists are ideally placed to provide evidence-based nutrient and lifestyle advice and solutions to women of childbearing age, thus optimising pregnancy outcomes for women and their partners. By Dr Treasure …
What’s in a name? IBS, IBD and the pharmacy
Pharmacists may be called upon to screen patients experiencing ongoing gastrointestinal symptoms, so an understanding of the diseases associated with gastrointestinal dysfunction is necessary to educate patients on management, and …
Building a circle of support to break the cycle of pain
The way osteoarthritis (OA) is managed is evolving. The up-schedule of modified release (MR) paracetamol to Pharmacist Only (S3) on 1 June 2020 provides pharmacists with the opportunity to reassess …
Optimising immune health: holistic advice for customers
IMMUNITY AND IMMUNE HEALTH MINI-SERIES The immune system provides a series of critical functions to protect the body from infections and is essential for our survival. It provides a barrier, …
Colorectal cancer
Community pharmacists can make a significant contribution to decreasing colorectal cancer morbidity and mortality in Australia by encouraging screening, encouraging their customers to discuss signs and symptoms with their GP, …
ADHD in Australia: an overview of diagnosis and treatment
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects many adults and children. Pharmacists play a significant role in educating patients and families about ADHD medications and the importance of adherence, as …
Type 2 diabetes
There are many changes in the management of type 2 diabetes and the many combination therapies now available for glucose lowering are causing confusion among both patients and prescribers. This …
Breaking the barriers
In our latest podcast, pharmacists explain how and when you need to be assertive, the importance of respectful listening and picking the right language and tone to use In this …
Emergency and ongoing contraception in the COVID-19 pandemic
In Australia you can expect increased demand of emergency contraception during the COVID-19 outbreak, write Dr Safeera Hussainy and Dr Kathleen McNamee Dr Safeera Hussainy, Adjunct Senior Lecturer and Chief …
5 things pharmacists need to know about telehealth
A brief summary of advice from leading pharmacists on the telehealth changes that have recently occurred Due to changes passed this month in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, eligible …