Active ingredient prescribing arrives

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With active ingredient prescribing coming into effect next month, Australian Pharmacist looks at how to prepare your practice and patients for the change.

Palliative care: How pharmacists can help with medicines where needed

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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.

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. 

Medicines, excipients and food allergies

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For people with food allergies, medicines meant to benefit health can in fact present a risk due to food products used as inactive (excipient) ingredients.

Excellence awards for standout pharmacists

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The first Aboriginal registered pharmacist, a hard-working mother and two industry pioneers were recognised with excellence awards at PSA22.

Pharmacists’ role in dementia care

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Dementia Australia recently called for shared responsibility between healthcare professionals and aged care organisations in the care of people living with dementia. But where...