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. 

How GP pharmacist medicine reviews prevent hospital readmissions

When under the care of a general practice pharmacist, patients recently discharged from hospital are far less likely to re-present, according to new research.

Therapeutic contact lenses: the future of drug delivery?

A novel therapy under investigation could see pharmacists playing a greater role in helping patients to manage some common eye conditions.

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...

Entrustable professional activities and application to intern pharmacy training

Preceptors and supervising pharmacists are responsible for making decisions about the ability of pharmacy interns to complete tasks independently as they progress through the supervised practice period.