Aged care pharmacist pilot a winner

New research has explored the benefits of pharmacists joining allied health teams in Australian residential care facilities, with promising results. Australian Pharmacist spoke with Nicole...

Can I eat where I compound?

Compounding environments must be designed to minimise contamination risk —  including keeping meal breaks well away from the bench.

Chronic pain – the role of pharmacists

Pharmacists play a vital role supporting patients with chronic pain. Around 1 in 5 Australians experience chronic pain; this rises to 1 in 3...

Changes to PBS antibiotic prescribing

In a move aimed at reducing antibiotic resistance, the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) has recommended that four of the most widely prescribed antibiotics...

Sexual Health Conversations

Sexual health is critical to overall wellbeing, however health professionals report challenges when discussing sexual health with patients.

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.