patient advice
Treat first, then relieve
A lot has changed in pharmacy during the pandemic, however Glenn Guilfoyle says many pharmacies may still not be taking every opportunity to ask patients the right questions After more …
How much do you do for free?
Pharmacists in this new study say unremunerated services account for 15%–50% of their daily activities, with competition from discount pharmacies putting these at risk Pharmacists report delivering unfunded services daily …
Drop the jargon
Simplifying your language will help patients better understand what you are trying to say Six out of 10 Australians have low health literacy. How often do you drop complex terms …
Forum: Valium recall & media commentators
An AusPharm member writes: “I’ve heard the AMA twice today (two different state presidents) commentating on the Valium tampering….nothing from a pharmacist representative of PSA or PGA. “Why didn’t the …
Forum: Efudix on genitals
An AusPharm member writes: “I’ve just had a script prescribed by local GP for Efudix for a 19yo male (not present) “On questioning his mother she says he has a …
Calls for consistent patient advice on the use of topical corticosteroids
Dermatologists and pharmacists are calling for consistent patient advice on the use of topical corticosteroids.