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‘It’s about time we as a profession gather data to advance our professional services.’
COVID-19 has provided a key opportunity to gather insights into patients’ thoughts on vaccination A group of pharmacy academics and PhD students from the University of South Australia are exploring …
Push for placebos ‘driven by myths’
Real treatment will normally provide better outcomes for the patient than use of placebos, researchers argue Placebos have their place by helping to achieve blinding in clinical trials—but there is …
Australia ‘vulnerable’ to meds shortages
The number of drug shortages in Australia rose by 300% when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, but what was the real cause? Two pharmacists analysed the data Australia’s medicines supply was …
Smoking cessation medicine analysed in pregnant women
Study finds varenicline use is more effective than nicotine patches in helping pregnant women to quit smoking—but more research on safety is needed A retrospective cohort study has found pregnant …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Update on Asthma–COPD Overlap Clinical features of asthma and COPD may represent around 25% of patients with COPD and …
Research roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news A primer on medicinal cannabis safety and potential adverse effects The aim of this review is to discuss the …
The week in review
Vaccination and contraception were key issues in the pharmacy sector this week Vaccination made headlines, with the announcement that Moderna is to be the vaccine supplied by community pharmacies in …
Medication harm reduction trials detailed
Chronic kidney disease, osteoporosis, medication-related problems and community-based medication reviews are among new pharmacy projects green-lighted by the Federal Government Health Minister Greg Hunt has announced that the Australian Government …
Prescribing a good night’s sleep
Numerous studies have shown pharmacists are well placed to support sleep health. However, what is the true depth and feasibility of their role in this area? We are now more …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Efficacy and safety of paracetamol for pain relief This overview of systematic reviews concluded that evidence regarding the effectiveness …
Pharmacists crucial to ICU follow-up
More than 80% of COVID-19 ICU patients required a medication intervention in this study, with a pharmacist stepping in to identify changes Pharmacists can deliver interventions that provide significant benefit …
Weighing up the benefits
Extensive review including RCTs reveals positive impact of community pharmacy interventions for adults with asthma A narrative review led by pharmacist researchers and published this month in Research in Social …