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Product news for March 2026
A unique eye lubricant NovaTears is a unique eye lubricant specifically designed for evaporative dry eye disease. It works by reducing excessive tear evaporation and stabilising the tear film to …
A new era of antioxidants for sensitive skin
Our skin follows a natural rhythm—protecting by day and repairing by night. But modern life disrupts this cycle. Daily exposure to pollution, UV, blue light, temperature changes and stress generates …
Unexplained threatened miscarriage
Caring for women experiencing miscarriage requires time, empathy, and clear communication. By answering their questions sensibly and safely, the pharmacist can significantly improve the patient’s experience and trust in her …
Nicotine vaping products in smoking cessation: a guide for pharmacists
The battle against tobacco smoking in Australia continues. Pharmacists now play a pivotal role in helping adults safely access and use therapeutic nicotine vaping products, offering guidance on choosing the …
Taking the ache out of body pain: MSK pain management with OTC ibuprofen
As expanded pharmacist services roll out across the country, we discuss a pharmacist-led, biopsychosocial approach to managing mild, acute musculoskeletal (MSK) pain and inflammation, and look at how to optimise …
Product news for February 2026
A new option for travellers Help protect high-risk travellers aged 2 years and older with Dukoral, a simple and effective oral cholera vaccine. It offers 85% efficacy against clinical cholera …
Beyond the jab: building vaccine confidence through post-vaccination care conversations
Are misconceptions driving more people away from vaccination than we realise? Community pharmacists are in a unique position to address questions, support decision-making, and strengthen vaccine confidence during engagement opportunities …
Navigating the Special Access Scheme and Section 19A: a practical guide for pharmacists
The Special Access Scheme (SAS) and Section 19A (S19A) provisions enable pharmacists to supply unapproved or temporarily approved medicines to help address unmet patient need. This article explains the associated …
Tailoring OTC analgesic recommendations to individual patient needs
Pharmacists have an important role in helping to assess the suitability and choice of formulation of OTC analgesics for each patient, taking into account the patient’s age, medical conditions, and …
Fibre supplementation for managing blood lipids
This article summarises the potential benefits of fibre supplementation as part of a novel approach to managing blood lipids, and the role pharmacists can play in recommending fibre supplements to …
Getting the better of topical corticosteroid phobia: what’s fact, what’s fiction?
Topical corticosteroid (TCS) phobia is an exaggerated or irrational fear of using TCS, often due to concerns about adverse effects. Pharmacists are well positioned to reassure patients about appropriate TCS use; …
Emergency contraception: best practice and clinical update
A 2024 emergency contraception survey found only 70% of pharmacies stocked ulipristal acetate, compared to 98% that stocked levonorgestrel,1 meaning that many patients may have difficulty accessing the emergency contraception …