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We asked readers what measures they supported to help reduce paracetamol poisoning amongst the general public… and there was one standout response Earlier this year, the Therapeutic Goods Administration announced …

In an evolving pain management landscape, what is the way forward? Joyce McSwan discusses OTC analgesics 20 April 2023 | 7-8.00PM AEST Misuse of analgesics has become a major concern …

Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Who would be a pharmacist? This paper describes the results on a national representative cross-sectional survey of Australian pharmacists …

Pharmacists are ideally placed to support patient care by advising customers about the evidence, appropriate use and safety of complementary medicines for pain and inflammation. By Liesl Blott BPharm, BHSc …

The AMA has spoken out on the TGA’s recommendations on restricting paracetamol, saying pharmacists can help patients navigate pain management The Australian Medical Association’s submission on paracetamol scheduling supports limiting …

Facial pain is a common and often debilitating condition. This article explores some common types and causes of facial pain. It also discusses various treatments including appropriate use of medicines …

FIP has highlighted the existence of a gender gap in pain management and the potential for pharmacists to close it The gap is outlined in a report of a meeting …

New findings from wastewater sampling show codeine use was slashed by over a third following the 2018 upschedule – and the researchers say perception of the drug has changed Scientists …

For pharmacists to best support the safe and rational use of medicinal cannabis products, they must be equipped with the relevant knowledge not only about the clinical role of medicinal …

Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Optimal pharmacotherapy pathway in adults with diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain The OPTION-DM randomised controlled trail concluded that three commonly used treatment …

One pharmacy is accused of selling codeine daily to up to 50 people… but stakeholders calling for Ireland to follow in Australia’s footsteps may be “sorely disappointed,” warns a leading …

Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news How to step down asthma preventer treatment in patients with well-controlled asthma Most of the benefit of asthma preventer inhalers is …