Australian Prescriber
Australian Prescriber to live on
The Department of Health and Aged Care is looking to find a new publisher for NPS MedicineWise’s flagship title after the organisation winds up NPS MedicineWise will be ceasing operations …
7 things to know about meningococcal vaccines
Which vaccines are available and who should get them? A few weeks ago Australians were urged to be alert to lesser known signs of deadly meningococcal disease. As of 18 …
New drug: Erenumab for migraine
Learn more about this new option for people who have frequent attacks of migraine Injections of erenumab have recently been added to the list of drugs used for prophylaxis of …
“Retail genetics”: benefits and pitfalls
Direct-to-consumer genetic tests can enhance patient care – but they also come with a set of risks that should be considered Concerns surrounding direct-to-consumer genetic tests have been highlighted in …
Pharmacy journal raises flag for antibiotic stewardship
The International Journal of Pharmacy Practice has released its special February issue focused on antibiotic resistance This month’s IJPP free-to-view issue is opened by the journal’s editor Christine Bond, Professor …
Recognising iron deficiency
In Australia, iron deficiency affects about 10% of young women and also affects a significant proportion of preschool children It is also estimated to be highly prevalent in indigenous communities, …
Statins toppled from costliest spot
For the first time in 20 years, statins have not topped the list of most costly drugs to government. Australian Prescriber’s latest issue lists the top 10 drugs used in …