Chelsea Felkai MPS[/caption]
Jodie Jackson[/caption]
Tyler Crook[/caption]
Christian Bejjani[/caption]
Figure 1 – National poisons information hotline. Reference: NSW Poisons Information Centre4[/caption]
Images: DermNet NZ[/caption]
Images courtesy of Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen[/caption]
John Ware OAM[/caption]
Poisoning with common pharmaceuticals
Knowledge of the substances and populations most likely to be associated with poisoning, either intentional or unintentional, can help to provide individualised information and support to minimise the risk of harms.
How will post-lockdown restrictions impact pharmacists?
After more than 100 days in lockdown, New South Wales pharmacists reflect on the challenges of the past few months and what lies ahead.
Angular cheilitis
Pharmacists need to be able to diagnose angular cheilitis, advise patients on causes and treat and/or refer as appropriate.
Pharmacy students do their part for vaccine rollout
Much has been written about the pressure of the pandemic on pharmacists, but how has COVID-19 affected the profession’s future leaders? Pharmacy student Lina Okati from the University of Sydney spoke with four of her peers.
Pharmacists and anaphylaxis advice
Pharmacists’ accessibility and expertise make them an essential part of severe allergy management in children.
Poisoning with common pharmaceuticals
Knowledge of the substances and populations most likely to be associated with poisoning, either intentional or unintentional, can help to provide individualised information and support to minimise the risk of harms.
How will post-lockdown restrictions impact pharmacists?
After more than 100 days in lockdown, New South Wales pharmacists reflect on the challenges of the past few months and what lies ahead.
Angular cheilitis
Pharmacists need to be able to diagnose angular cheilitis, advise patients on causes and treat and/or refer as appropriate.
Pharmacy students do their part for vaccine rollout
Much has been written about the pressure of the pandemic on pharmacists, but how has COVID-19 affected the profession’s future leaders? Pharmacy student Lina Okati from the University of Sydney spoke with four of her peers.
Pharmacists and anaphylaxis advice
Pharmacists’ accessibility and expertise make them an essential part of severe allergy management in children.
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