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FIP congress and two Australians honoured

Industry John Bell AM FPS - September 2, 2024

Find out what pharmacy topics are being discussed on the world stage at FIP, along with the Australians who received top honours.

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Top tips for becoming a sought-after GP pharmacist

Industry Chloe Hava - August 28, 2024

With many GPs seeing the value of multidisciplinary care teams including pharmacists, here's how to become a GP pharmacist.

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Study reveals effective smoking cessation approach

Industry Chloe Hava - August 26, 2024

Pharmacists have another smoking cessation option up their coat sleeve by combining these established medicines.

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Famciclovir fundamentals

Industry Karen Castle MPS - August 26, 2024

When pharmacists should and shouldn't prescribe famciclovir as a Schedule 3 antiviral treatment for cold sores.

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A new approach to managing OA of the knee

Industry Chloe Hava - August 19, 2024

New guidelines sideline surgery, injectable medicines and opioids for primary healthcare management of knee osteoarthritis.

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How pharmacists can expedite diagnosis of child brain cancer

Industry Chloe Hava - August 14, 2024

A paediatric oncologist explains how pharmacists can spot the early warning signs of childhood brain cancer and save lives.

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What impact will Wegovy have on the obesity epidemic?

Industry Chloe Hava - August 12, 2024

The latest injectable glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist, Wegovy, became available in Australia last week (5 August 2024).

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Is it still safe to use azithromycin?

Industry Chloe Hava - August 7, 2024

The TGA has issued a warning after receiving reports possibly associating azithromycin with cardiovascular death in several patients.

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Unforgettable moments from PSA24

Industry Chloe Hava - August 5, 2024

A record number of attendees flocked to PSA24 to partake in cutting edge education sessions, networking events and a world-class exhibition.

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This is how patients should taper off all psychiatric medicines

Industry Chloe Hava - August 3, 2024

This individualised approach to tapering off psychiatric medicines can help patients withdraw for good, said Dr Mark Horowitz at PSA24.

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5.00am	Hit the gym I get up and do a HIIT or Muay Thai class most mornings for positive effects on my mental health. Passionate about preventative health care, I see the long-term effects of patients’ lifestyle choices every day.
8.00am	Open the pharmacy Every day is different. At least two pharmacists are rostered on, ensuring we give each patient the time they need while providing a wide range of different services.
9.00am	Vaccination service Embarking on a cruise in 2 months, a couple in their 60s asks about COVID-19 vaccines. More than 12 months since their last vaccine they are happy to be vaccinated on the spot. Not wanting more than one vaccine at a time, we book them in for a follow-up appointment in a month for the shingles vaccination.
10.00am	Collaborative care A local GP phones about a recently discharged mutual patient who’s not coping well on his new medicines. We spend some time with the patient doing a medicine review and setting up his profile for a dose administration aid.
1.00pm	Lunchtime It’s important that all staff, especially pharmacists, prioritise their breaks. We all need a little downtime to reset and refresh.
1.30pm	Medicines injection A regular patient comes in for her second dose of inclisiran (Leqvio) after I administered her first 3 months ago. She is happy with the more convenient option than visiting her GP.
3.00pm	Infection control In a call from our pharmacy car park, we learn a patient has tested positive for COVID-19 and has an e-script. We dispense and counsel over the phone and then deliver out to their car (with appropriate precautions).
6.30pm	OCP continuance A stressed young woman, with a 2-week wait for a GP appointment, has run out of her pill. She is relieved when seen by a colleague who prescribes Estelle under the Queensland Hormonal Contraceptive Pilot. I dispense it.

5.00am	Hit the gym I get up and do a HIIT or Muay Thai class most mornings for positive effects on my mental health. Passionate about preventative health care, I see the long-term effects of patients’ lifestyle choices every day.
8.00am	Open the pharmacy Every day is different. At least two pharmacists are rostered on, ensuring we give each patient the time they need while providing a wide range of different services.
9.00am	Vaccination service Embarking on a cruise in 2 months, a couple in their 60s asks about COVID-19 vaccines. More than 12 months since their last vaccine they are happy to be vaccinated on the spot. Not wanting more than one vaccine at a time, we book them in for a follow-up appointment in a month for the shingles vaccination.
10.00am	Collaborative care A local GP phones about a recently discharged mutual patient who’s not coping well on his new medicines. We spend some time with the patient doing a medicine review and setting up his profile for a dose administration aid.
1.00pm	Lunchtime It’s important that all staff, especially pharmacists, prioritise their breaks. We all need a little downtime to reset and refresh.
1.30pm	Medicines injection A regular patient comes in for her second dose of inclisiran (Leqvio) after I administered her first 3 months ago. She is happy with the more convenient option than visiting her GP.
3.00pm	Infection control In a call from our pharmacy car park, we learn a patient has tested positive for COVID-19 and has an e-script. We dispense and counsel over the phone and then deliver out to their car (with appropriate precautions).
6.30pm	OCP continuance A stressed young woman, with a 2-week wait for a GP appointment, has run out of her pill. She is relieved when seen by a colleague who prescribes Estelle under the Queensland Hormonal Contraceptive Pilot. I dispense it.

5.00am	Hit the gym I get up and do a HIIT or Muay Thai class most mornings for positive effects on my mental health. Passionate about preventative health care, I see the long-term effects of patients’ lifestyle choices every day.
8.00am	Open the pharmacy Every day is different. At least two pharmacists are rostered on, ensuring we give each patient the time they need while providing a wide range of different services.
9.00am	Vaccination service Embarking on a cruise in 2 months, a couple in their 60s asks about COVID-19 vaccines. More than 12 months since their last vaccine they are happy to be vaccinated on the spot. Not wanting more than one vaccine at a time, we book them in for a follow-up appointment in a month for the shingles vaccination.
10.00am	Collaborative care A local GP phones about a recently discharged mutual patient who’s not coping well on his new medicines. We spend some time with the patient doing a medicine review and setting up his profile for a dose administration aid.
1.00pm	Lunchtime It’s important that all staff, especially pharmacists, prioritise their breaks. We all need a little downtime to reset and refresh.
1.30pm	Medicines injection A regular patient comes in for her second dose of inclisiran (Leqvio) after I administered her first 3 months ago. She is happy with the more convenient option than visiting her GP.
3.00pm	Infection control In a call from our pharmacy car park, we learn a patient has tested positive for COVID-19 and has an e-script. We dispense and counsel over the phone and then deliver out to their car (with appropriate precautions).
6.30pm	OCP continuance A stressed young woman, with a 2-week wait for a GP appointment, has run out of her pill. She is relieved when seen by a colleague who prescribes Estelle under the Queensland Hormonal Contraceptive Pilot. I dispense it.

5.00am	Hit the gym I get up and do a HIIT or Muay Thai class most mornings for positive effects on my mental health. Passionate about preventative health care, I see the long-term effects of patients’ lifestyle choices every day.
8.00am	Open the pharmacy Every day is different. At least two pharmacists are rostered on, ensuring we give each patient the time they need while providing a wide range of different services.
9.00am	Vaccination service Embarking on a cruise in 2 months, a couple in their 60s asks about COVID-19 vaccines. More than 12 months since their last vaccine they are happy to be vaccinated on the spot. Not wanting more than one vaccine at a time, we book them in for a follow-up appointment in a month for the shingles vaccination.
10.00am	Collaborative care A local GP phones about a recently discharged mutual patient who’s not coping well on his new medicines. We spend some time with the patient doing a medicine review and setting up his profile for a dose administration aid.
1.00pm	Lunchtime It’s important that all staff, especially pharmacists, prioritise their breaks. We all need a little downtime to reset and refresh.
1.30pm	Medicines injection A regular patient comes in for her second dose of inclisiran (Leqvio) after I administered her first 3 months ago. She is happy with the more convenient option than visiting her GP.
3.00pm	Infection control In a call from our pharmacy car park, we learn a patient has tested positive for COVID-19 and has an e-script. We dispense and counsel over the phone and then deliver out to their car (with appropriate precautions).
6.30pm	OCP continuance A stressed young woman, with a 2-week wait for a GP appointment, has run out of her pill. She is relieved when seen by a colleague who prescribes Estelle under the Queensland Hormonal Contraceptive Pilot. I dispense it.

How effective is esketamine in managing treatment resistant depression?

Who is eligible to be prescribed esketamine nasal spray?

Who is not a good candidate for this treatment?

What’s the duration of therapy?

Is re-treatment recommended?

How is esketamine supplied?

Is talk therapy involved in the session?

What are the estimated costs of esketamine sessions?

Are patients supposed to disassociate when they take esketamine?

Where should pharmacists refer interested patients?

What is preferable: esketamine or psychedelics?

Tell us about your pharmacy career.

What medicines do you administer by injection?

Tell us about your administering injections beyond vaccines.

What role do you see pharmacists playing in cardiovascular care in future?

What did the Expert Panel find?

What is ‘gender-based undervaluation’?

How does the Expert Panel intend to address the undervaluation?

What does this mean for the minimum hourly pay rate for pharmacists?

What about intern pharmacists?

Will penalty rates increase too?

Will all pharmacists get a pay increase as a result of this decision?

Where can I find out more?

Case scenario

Introduction

Heart failure

Categorisation of heart failure

Pharmacological management of heart failure

A focus on SGLT2is

Knowledge to practice

Conclusion

Case scenario continued

Key points

References

Our author

Our reviewer

How effective is esketamine in managing treatment resistant depression?

Who is eligible to be prescribed esketamine nasal spray?

Who is not a good candidate for this treatment?

What’s the duration of therapy?

Is re-treatment recommended?

How is esketamine supplied?

Is talk therapy involved in the session?

What are the estimated costs of esketamine sessions?

Are patients supposed to disassociate when they take esketamine?

Where should pharmacists refer interested patients?

What is preferable: esketamine or psychedelics?

Tell us about your pharmacy career.

What medicines do you administer by injection?

Tell us about your administering injections beyond vaccines.

What role do you see pharmacists playing in cardiovascular care in future?

What did the Expert Panel find?

What is ‘gender-based undervaluation’?

How does the Expert Panel intend to address the undervaluation?

What does this mean for the minimum hourly pay rate for pharmacists?

What about intern pharmacists?

Will penalty rates increase too?

Will all pharmacists get a pay increase as a result of this decision?

Where can I find out more?

Case scenario

Introduction

Heart failure

Categorisation of heart failure

Pharmacological management of heart failure

A focus on SGLT2is

Knowledge to practice

Conclusion

Case scenario continued

Key points

References

Our author

Our reviewer

How effective is esketamine in managing treatment resistant depression?

Who is eligible to be prescribed esketamine nasal spray?

Who is not a good candidate for this treatment?

What’s the duration of therapy?

Is re-treatment recommended?

How is esketamine supplied?

Is talk therapy involved in the session?

What are the estimated costs of esketamine sessions?