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This 30-minute podcast discusses the medicines in the S3 analgesic category and how they can be most appropriately used. It explores how pharmacists may leverage S3 scheduled medicines to better …

Many patients suffer from dry eye following refractive surgery, and the effects can persist for months after the procedure. Topical lubricants containing the active ingredients hyaluronic acid (HA) and hydroxpropyl-guar …

This podcast discusses the practical use of the new Australasian College of Pharmacy guidelines for acute paediatric pain and fever management in community pharmacy, published in 2023. Presented by Karalyn …

This podcast consists of two episodes. Episode 1 discusses the use of simple analgesics for self-limiting pain. Episode 2 discusses the management of fever and discomfort in infants and toddlers …

This podcast discusses the types, symptoms and signs of urticarial skin reactions and their management, including with antihistamines. International and Australian guidelines are used as the basis for discussing the …

Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) are common conditions seen in the pharmacy. This article will discuss the specific management of one of the most prevalent FGIDs—irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). By Lyndel …

Unpredictable weather patterns are increasing in Australia due to climate change.2,3 Higher temperatures and rising levels of carbon dioxide are resulting in longer pollen seasons and increased pollen production.4,5 With …

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently stated in a news article that ‘climate change is the single biggest health threat facing humanity’,1 and with this in mind, it is …

The down-scheduling of several triptans in 2021 has helped improve patient access to migraine-specific treatments.1 However, pharmacists may still be unclear on what the regulatory and clinical considerations are for …

One of the most important negative effects of climate change has been on the sources of airborne allergens, such as pollen, and the resulting impact on allergic rhinitis.1-3  Climatic changes, …

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Chesty cough vs dry cough: what is the difference? A cough is a sudden expulsion of air from the lungs, a reflex that protects the airway from foreign irritants such …