Professor Clare Collins[/caption]
Associate Professor Trevor Steward[/caption]
Amy Gibson MPS[/caption]
Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a generally mild, but contagious, viral infection caused predominantly by coxsackieviruses.
Good communication skills, supported by evidence-based information, are essential for quality outcomes from collaborative medication reviews.
Electrolytes, including potassium, magnesium, sodium and calcium, are essential to the functioning of the human body.
Electrolytes play an important role in the function of body tissues including skeletal and cardiac muscle.
Pharmacists can provide important information and support, recommend suitable over-the-counter products to help patients quit smoking.
Hazardous medicines play an important role in healthcare, offering treatment for diverse diseases and conditions, such as cancer or the prevention of transplant rejection.
Compounding pharmacies can deliver safe, sterile medicines that are appropriate for the patient by following standards and guidelines.
An analysis of Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) data in 2019 suggests that a reliance on PPIs for management of reflux symptoms remains.
With community pharmacists at the forefront of primary care, they can have a major role in a chronic kidney disease patient’s care.
Pharmacists have an important role to play in the management of insomnia, including recommending non-pharmacological management.
