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Harnessing different abilities
Some might assume employing someone with a declared disability would only bring complications. But some community pharmacies around Australia are leading the way in...
How pharmacists can support people with eating disorders
Eating disorders (EDs) are an area of focus in the Federal Government’s Long Term National Health Plan. But how common are they and what...
Documenting patient consultations
Pharmacists are integral to the healthcare system, regularly interacting with consumers and other healthcare professionals. For community and GP practice pharmacists, the interaction between...
The management of metastatic breast cancer
This article was produced in
partnership with Novartis.
Breast cancer remains one of the leading causes of death in women, accounting for almost 4% of female...
Solutions through compounding: Midazolam oral liquid
Introduction
Midazolam is a short-acting benzodiazepine1 that potentiates the inhibitory effects of the neurotransmitter γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA), resulting in anxiolytic, sedative, hypnotic, anterograde amnesic,...
LATEST ARTICLES
Harnessing different abilities
Some might assume employing someone with a declared disability would only bring complications. But some community pharmacies around Australia are leading the way in...
How pharmacists can support people with eating disorders
Eating disorders (EDs) are an area of focus in the Federal Government’s Long Term National Health Plan. But how common are they and what...
Documenting patient consultations
Pharmacists are integral to the healthcare system, regularly interacting with consumers and other healthcare professionals. For community and GP practice pharmacists, the interaction between...
The management of metastatic breast cancer
This article was produced in
partnership with Novartis.
Breast cancer remains one of the leading causes of death in women, accounting for almost 4% of female...
Solutions through compounding: Midazolam oral liquid
Introduction
Midazolam is a short-acting benzodiazepine1 that potentiates the inhibitory effects of the neurotransmitter γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA), resulting in anxiolytic, sedative, hypnotic, anterograde amnesic,...
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Q&A: Terry White co-founder Rhonda White
Australian Pharmacist spoke to Rhonda White AO about her role in co-founding Terry White Chemists (TWC) – the first group to franchise pharmacies in...
Noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors and schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a chronic illness characterised by a range of symptoms including positive and negative symptoms. Examples of positive symptoms include hallucinations, delusions, and...
Short-acting beta₂ agonists (salbutamol and terbutaline)
The PSA guidance document Guidance for provision of a Pharmacist Only medicine–Short-acting beta₂ agonists (salbutamol and terbutaline)2 assists in responding appropriately to a request...
Aged care pharmacist pilot a winner
New research has explored the benefits of pharmacists joining allied health teams in Australian residential care facilities, with promising results.
Australian Pharmacist spoke with Nicole...
The King Review – where to now?
As PSA National President, I will continue to work with the government and other stakeholders to unlock opportunities for pharmacists to realise their full...
Updated heart failure and atrial fibrillation guidelines
New guidelines on heart failure and atrial fibrillation have been released, including new pharmacological recommendations.
Released by the National Heart Foundation of Australia (NHF) in...
