Source: Queensland Health Immunisation Program[/caption]
Dr Sarah White[/caption]
Rory Johnston MPS[/caption]
There is often a perception that people are simply overweight due to overeating, said Mr Johnston, but there are myriad conditions and medicine classes that can cause patients to gain weight, including:
Pharmacists continue to be vaccinators of choice for COVID-19 and influenza vaccinations. But more must be done to reach vulnerable groups.
There has been a lot of scope of practice changes and announcements. Here's a look at what's happening in your state/territory.
The landscape for glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) used for weight loss is changing in Australia as demand continues to grow.
The discontinuation of several insulin products will leave many patients struggling to adjust to new medicine strengths and devices.
When the Commonwealth’s legislated vaping reforms come into effect tomorrow, pharmacists need to adhere to a new set of regulations for Schedule 3 supply and Schedule 4 prescribing.
Ahead of the 1 October start date, PSA has updated their Professional...
The key requirements for pharmacists who prescribe, dispense or choose not to supply therapeutic vapes ahead of the 1 October changes.
The theme for this year’s World Pharmacists Day (25 September) is Pharmacists: Meeting global health needs.
Experts reveal key drug trends, including the changing face of opioid overdose and emerging drugs of concern.
Outbreaks of whooping cough, meningococcal B and increased incidence of drug-resistant infections are placing Australian children at risk.
It was World Patient Safety Day on 17 September, with this year’s theme around improving diagnosis for patient safety.
Australian Pharmacist examines three health conditions where diagnosis is commonly delayed, incorrect, or missed – and pharmacists’ important role in ensuring an...
