DR Amy Page (she/her) PhD, MClinPharm, GradDipBiostat, GCertHProfEd, GAICD, GStat, FSHPA, FPS is a consultant pharmacist, biostatistician, and the director of the Centre for Optimisation of Medicines at UWA’s School of Allied Health.[/caption]
Hui Wen Quek (she/her) BPharm(Hons), GradCertAppPharmPrac is a pharmacist and PhD candidate at the University of Western Australia (UWA).[/caption]
Gauri Godbole FPS[/caption]
Yvette Anderson (she/her) BPharm, MPS, CredPharm (MMR), ANZCAP (MentalHth, Paeds), CPGx, GradCert Autism[/caption]
Beyond the core features
Oral PDE4 inhibitors in the management of stable COPD
Almost 1.45 million Australians have some form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This equates to one in seven Australians over 40 suffering from...
An ode to pharmacy practice
Kerry Schiemer MPS has been a proud pharmacist for more than 60 years. Set to retire next month, he reflects on the best parts of pharmacy practice and why patient-centred care is so important.
What scope of practice changes can pharmacists soon expect?
Professor Lisa Nissen revealed where she would like to see pharmacists scope of practice venture, among other experts on a panel at PSA24.
Pharmacists’ skills showcased at Parliament House
Yesterday (Tuesday 7 October), PSA, in a joint event with Consumer Healthcare Products Australia (CHP Australia), showcased the breadth of pharmacists’ skills and roles...
Assessing and managing sore throat
Sore throat is a symptom rather than a diagnosis. Although usually mild it can be painful and warrants careful investigation by pharmacists.
Early intervention through HMRs could save thousands per patient
Greater access to Home Medicines Reviews (HMRs) offers opportunities to intervene earlier, improve patient outcomes and use healthcare funding more effectively.
