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.
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...
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...
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.
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.
Spironolactone for alcohol use disorder
The heart failure medicine has showed some promise in treating alcohol use disorder, through a different mechanism than existing treatments.













