cystic fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis
People living with cystic fibrosis encounter unique and significant challenges with managing their complex daily medication regimens. Pharmacists are well-placed to provide advice on medication use and other therapies, to …
Guideline discrepancies in COPD, CF
Antibiotics used in the treatment of lower respiratory tract infections associated with COPD and CF: Discrepancies in guidelines Letter to the editor, by Nazrul Islam*,1,2 and Debbie Rigby3,4 Australian Medicines …
Guardian winner donates to 65 Roses
A Tasmanian pharmacy is the first winner in Guardian Pharmacy’s new Caring4Community program, which helps pharmacies support causes that matter to locals The program, which centres on Guardian’s private label …
Clinical tips: Cystic Fibrosis
There is no cure for Cystic Fibrosis, but treatment can slow its progression, writes Louis Roller Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder that predominantly affects the lungs, but also the pancreas, liver, kidneys, and intestine. Long-term issues …
Cystic fibrosis discovery
Scientists have developed a formulation that increases the delivery of a novel “antivirulence” agent to the lungs to manage cystic fibrosis A new rat study presented at the International Pharmaceutical …
Hunt highlights new PBS listings
New medicines worth $310 million have been added to the PBS this week, the Health Minister has announced The drugs were added to the PBS on Monday this week, with …
NAPSA raises thousands for charity
Bake sales, BBQs, bowling nights, movie and trivia nights, raffles and even a marathon went into the group’s massive donation As part of its ‘Charity Cup campaign’, the pharmacy student …
NAPSA branches battle for Cystic Fibrosis Australia
NAPSA has kicked off its annual Charity Cup campaign, with all 18 branches of the pharmacy students’ association coming together to raise funds and awareness for this year’s chosen charity: …
