Current landscape
High-dose influenza vaccine
This article was supported through an
unrestricted grant from Sanofi Pasteur.
Annual influenza vaccination is important for the entire population, except those with an absolute contraindication...
Nutrition and supplementation in pregnancy planning
This article was supported through an
unrestricted grant from Elevit.
Optimising the health of both female and male partners before and during pregnancy can improve fertility...
How pharmacists can support patients with arthritis
Arthritis Australia has launched a National Strategic Action Plan which resolves to prevent arthritis, invest in research, and improve treatment and support for people...
The use of metformin to treat prostate cancer
In Australia, prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in males, with its prevalence increasing with age, but metformin may have a...
Pushing boundaries: the pioneer pharmacist
Faye McMillan is a pioneer, paving the way for other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who want to work in the pharmacy profession....
High-dose influenza vaccine
This article was supported through an
unrestricted grant from Sanofi Pasteur.
Annual influenza vaccination is important for the entire population, except those with an absolute contraindication...
Nutrition and supplementation in pregnancy planning
This article was supported through an
unrestricted grant from Elevit.
Optimising the health of both female and male partners before and during pregnancy can improve fertility...
How pharmacists can support patients with arthritis
Arthritis Australia has launched a National Strategic Action Plan which resolves to prevent arthritis, invest in research, and improve treatment and support for people...
The use of metformin to treat prostate cancer
In Australia, prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in males, with its prevalence increasing with age, but metformin may have a...
Pushing boundaries: the pioneer pharmacist
Faye McMillan is a pioneer, paving the way for other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who want to work in the pharmacy profession....
POPULAR
High concentration topical capsaicin for chronic neuropathic pain
Neuropathic pain is associated with disability, reduced quality of life and employment, and increased healthcare costs.
The prevalence of neuropathic pain in the general...
When the varicella-zoster virus can turn nasty
A 33-year-old woman was seen by an obstetrician. The patient did not know if she had previously had chickenpox. Her varicella-zoster antibody titre signified...
What new data privacy laws mean for pharmacies
In February, the Federal Government substantially increased responsibilities around personal data for businesses who handle it, with healthcare providers given particular focus. So what...
EC options underutilised by pharmacists
Community pharmacists could more frequently give patients a choice between the two emergency contraception drugs available in Australia.
The mystery shopper exercise conducted by University...
Medication management in older Australians
A national pharmacy-led working group dedicated to improving the quality use of medicines for older Australians has issued 10 recommendations for better integrating healthcare...
GP Pharmacists change views on pharmacy scope of care
Having a pharmacist in a general practice can be a powerful tool for changing other healthcare practitioners' attitudes towards pharmacy scope of care, a...
