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Magnesium & Vitamin D – how these key nutrients combine to support muscle health
When consulting in store, Pharmacists are well positioned to consider the role key nutrients play in the health and wellbeing of everyday Australians. When it comes to bone health, vitamin …
Pharmacist Spotlight – recognising untreated and mis-treated abdominal pain in your customers
Did you know the incidence of abdominal pain in Australia is around 12% with approximately 2.4 million adults sufferers each year?1 People sometimes refer to abdominal pain as2: Stomach pain …
Is there a pollen season in Australia?
1 in 5 Australians suffer from allergic rhinitis, and for many, airborne pollen is a common trigger.1 Pollen is a fine powder produced by the male flowers of seed plants. …
Would your customers on GLP-1 RAs for weight loss benefit from nutrition support?
Reduced Appetite: Implications and Nutritional Considerations Eating a balanced diet during GLP-1 RA therapy is important to ensure sufficient nutritional intake. The appetite-suppressing effects of GLP-1 RAs can lead to …
WHAT IS UC-II® COLLAGEN?
UC-II® Collagen is a novel form of undenatured type II collagen, the type of collagen found in cartilage. It is made by a patented manufacturing process designed to preserve is …
Determining if it is a cold or hayfever in the winter months
As we enter the cooler months you may see an increase in customers coming through your doors displaying symptoms of sneezing and a runny nose. But depending on the cause …
The dry cough stops here. An effective dry cough solution.
Recommend Rikodeine to your patients to help put a stop to their stubborn dry cough. Cough is a common symptom for which people seek the advice of a pharmacist. Pharmacists …
Why it is important to understand where your customer is on their Cough Journey
Adults suffer an average of 2-5 common colds every year1. When customers are suffering from a cough related to a seasonal cold, they may present to store with the symptoms …
Early start to 8CPA talks under consideration
Next CPA must be about “more than dispensing revenue”, Minister says Negotiations for the Eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement (8CPA) could be brought forward, in response to concerns around 60-day dispensing. …
Over-the-counter options for reflux: Gaviscon & Guardium
Troublesome symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) affect approximately 14% of adults.1 While symptoms may vary from patient to patient, heartburn and acid regurgitation are the most commonly reported symptoms.2 …
Gerald Tracey: Collaborative care and supporting the transition to biosimilars
Rheumatologist, Dr Gerald Tracey explains the opportunities biosimilars present for prescribing physicians, particularly given the government supported streamlined process. Gerald highlights the advantages of collaborative care between the prescriber and …
Trent Twomey: The role of pharmacists and physicians in supporting a patient-centric narrative
Trent Twomey, the National President of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia highlights the shifting power dynamic from physicians to patients in determining what medicines they are prescribed. Collaborative care is …
