The cardiovascular crisis needs a pharmacy-led response

Pharmacists have numerous opportunities to assess risk, recommend therapies, and help patients manage their heart health.

Australian children at risk of deadly infections

Outbreaks of whooping cough, meningococcal B and increased incidence of drug-resistant infections are placing Australian children at risk.

Once-daily triple therapy for COPD to be PBS listed

A once-daily, single inhaler triple therapy for  chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is set to be listed on the PBS from 1 July. The...

Propranolol for melanoma

Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer and melanoma in the world, but studies have found that non-cardio selective beta-blockers such as propranolol...

Pregabalin misuse skyrockets

Pregabalin-related ambulance attendances have increased 10-fold since 2012, a Victorian study has shown. Published in the Medical Journal of Australia, the retrospective study on the...

Keeping your cool when vaccinating teens

With Spikevax now readily available in pharmacies across the nation, AP has some advice on adjusting your approach to cater for younger patients.