What happens now we know the cardiovascular risk calculator was wrong

AP examines what the new cardiovascular risk calculator means for patients and whether the wrong people are on preventive medicines.

Palliative care: How pharmacists can help with medicines where needed

Pharmacists are vital in giving the dying a more dignified death. This National Palliative Care Week, May 23–29, Australian Pharmacist outlines six projects that help pharmacists in this end-of-life role.

SGLT2 inhibitors in heart failure

Heart failure remains a significant health burden, but modern medicines, particularly SGLT2is, can offer significant benefits. Pharmacists play a pivotal role in optimising therapy, ensuring adherence, and providing education to patients.

Industry-wide change needed to combat climate change

Collaboration between the health sector and governments is essential to reducing the negative health impacts of climate change.

Role of pharmacists recognised around the world

Pharmacists across Australia and the globe came together on 25 September to celebrate the 10th annual World Pharmacists Day. With the theme of ‘safe and...

New Cochrane review highlights lack of evidence on medicine-taking ability and...

Interventions initiated at the hospital-community interface may be the best way to influence multiple medicine adherence in older adults, a new Cochrane review has found.