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Statins and vitamin D for migraines

Dr Esther Lau - June 1, 2017

Clinical

First there is the intense throbbing and pulsating headache on the one side of your head, then the nausea sets in and you want...

Celebrating a decade of pharmacist vaccination

Chloe Hava - April 8, 2024

Industry

No longer the profession which ‘didn't touch people’, pharmacists are now one of Australia's leading vaccinators.

Practice tips to reduce risks of polypharmacy

Linda Doherty, Jennifer Cooke & Peter Guthrey MPS - February 9, 2021

Clinical

In a world of information overload, how can pharmacists prevent patients from falling into a medicine-induced downward spiral? Every day Australians swallow millions of...

Expert advice for navigating diabetes technology

Chloe Hava - July 5, 2023

Clinical

Ahead of National Diabetes Week, Australian Pharmacist explains the transformative impact of diabetes technologies.

A long life of service to a community

Chloe Hava - April 19, 2021

Industry

For the late Patrick Timbs MPS, pharmacy provided a lifelong vocation and the chance to be a passionate community advocate.

Tannic acid: The long-time player in medicine

Dr Leigh Dayton - July 6, 2022

Industry

From tanning ancient Egyptians to treating burns during World War 1, the use of tannic acid has evolved. In 1925, Edward C. Davidson was a...

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7.00 am	Training time Unit Physical Training Session (PT) at Base Gym, a group-orientated fitness session comprising a mixture of cardiovascular and strength exercises.
9.00pm	Clinical care Assisting Amberley Defence Health Facility (Garrison), which is like a big GP clinic, with clinical pharmacy duties. This includes management of pharmaceutical accounts and dispensing medicines such as longer term prescription repeats for management of chronic health conditions and over-the-counter products for acute colds, headaches, aches and pains etc. Also use this time for management and clinical governance of expeditionary health kits.
12.00pm	Lunch break Pause for lunch at Mess (dining facility), which also provides an opportunity to network with other base personnel. Food is always great and prepared by in-house Air Force chefs! I love their curries.
2-5pm	End-of-day planning Command briefing on the next series of upcoming expeditionary health tasks and priorities, which can include requests for health support in a wide variety of locations both within Australia and overseas. Respond to a Short Notice to Move task involving the provision of pharmaceuticals and/or health material (medical equipment).
7.00pm	Wind down Like a true pharmacist I’ve been re-watching Ozark on Netflix, about a financial planner who turns money launderer for a drug cartel. Otherwise, I support the current sporting series – most recently celebrating Brisbane Heat winning the Big Bash League cricket competition!

7.00 am	Training time Unit Physical Training Session (PT) at Base Gym, a group-orientated fitness session comprising a mixture of cardiovascular and strength exercises.
9.00pm	Clinical care Assisting Amberley Defence Health Facility (Garrison), which is like a big GP clinic, with clinical pharmacy duties. This includes management of pharmaceutical accounts and dispensing medicines such as longer term prescription repeats for management of chronic health conditions and over-the-counter products for acute colds, headaches, aches and pains etc. Also use this time for management and clinical governance of expeditionary health kits.
12.00pm	Lunch break Pause for lunch at Mess (dining facility), which also provides an opportunity to network with other base personnel. Food is always great and prepared by in-house Air Force chefs! I love their curries.
2-5pm	End-of-day planning Command briefing on the next series of upcoming expeditionary health tasks and priorities, which can include requests for health support in a wide variety of locations both within Australia and overseas. Respond to a Short Notice to Move task involving the provision of pharmaceuticals and/or health material (medical equipment).
7.00pm	Wind down Like a true pharmacist I’ve been re-watching Ozark on Netflix, about a financial planner who turns money launderer for a drug cartel. Otherwise, I support the current sporting series – most recently celebrating Brisbane Heat winning the Big Bash League cricket competition!

7.00 am	Training time Unit Physical Training Session (PT) at Base Gym, a group-orientated fitness session comprising a mixture of cardiovascular and strength exercises.
9.00pm	Clinical care Assisting Amberley Defence Health Facility (Garrison), which is like a big GP clinic, with clinical pharmacy duties. This includes management of pharmaceutical accounts and dispensing medicines such as longer term prescription repeats for management of chronic health conditions and over-the-counter products for acute colds, headaches, aches and pains etc. Also use this time for management and clinical governance of expeditionary health kits.
12.00pm	Lunch break Pause for lunch at Mess (dining facility), which also provides an opportunity to network with other base personnel. Food is always great and prepared by in-house Air Force chefs! I love their curries.
2-5pm	End-of-day planning Command briefing on the next series of upcoming expeditionary health tasks and priorities, which can include requests for health support in a wide variety of locations both within Australia and overseas. Respond to a Short Notice to Move task involving the provision of pharmaceuticals and/or health material (medical equipment).
7.00pm	Wind down Like a true pharmacist I’ve been re-watching Ozark on Netflix, about a financial planner who turns money launderer for a drug cartel. Otherwise, I support the current sporting series – most recently celebrating Brisbane Heat winning the Big Bash League cricket competition!

7.00 am	Training time Unit Physical Training Session (PT) at Base Gym, a group-orientated fitness session comprising a mixture of cardiovascular and strength exercises.
9.00pm	Clinical care Assisting Amberley Defence Health Facility (Garrison), which is like a big GP clinic, with clinical pharmacy duties. This includes management of pharmaceutical accounts and dispensing medicines such as longer term prescription repeats for management of chronic health conditions and over-the-counter products for acute colds, headaches, aches and pains etc. Also use this time for management and clinical governance of expeditionary health kits.
12.00pm	Lunch break Pause for lunch at Mess (dining facility), which also provides an opportunity to network with other base personnel. Food is always great and prepared by in-house Air Force chefs! I love their curries.
2-5pm	End-of-day planning Command briefing on the next series of upcoming expeditionary health tasks and priorities, which can include requests for health support in a wide variety of locations both within Australia and overseas. Respond to a Short Notice to Move task involving the provision of pharmaceuticals and/or health material (medical equipment).
7.00pm	Wind down Like a true pharmacist I’ve been re-watching Ozark on Netflix, about a financial planner who turns money launderer for a drug cartel. Otherwise, I support the current sporting series – most recently celebrating Brisbane Heat winning the Big Bash League cricket competition!

Children are undervaccinated and frequently hospitalised. How can this cohort be reached?

What are the new ATAGI recommendations in 2024?

Does the NIPVIP program extend to aged and disability care?

Can the influenza vaccine be co-administered with newer vaccines on the market?

What do I need to know about NIPVIP claims for influenza vaccines?

Final tips for boosting vaccine uptake

Why choose pharmacy?

What led you to the military?

Tell us about your career as a military pharmacist?

Why is the military a good career path for pharmacists?

Was your catch-up with colleagues at the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Brisbane last year valuable?

Thoughts on the future of pharmacy in the Defence Force?

Older Australians are more likely to be new users of oxycodone

Women are more likely to be initiated on oxycodone than men

Regional and remote use is higher, but socioeconomic status doesn’t factor in

A proportion of the population will become long-term oxycodone users

The research doesn't tell the full picture

Oxycodone use is trending downwards

Natasha Downing MPS, SA/NT Pharmacist of the Year

Raymond Truong MPS, SA/NT Early Career Pharmacist of the Year

Chloe Hall MPS, SA/NT Intern Pharmacist of the Year

Peter Halstead FPS, SA/NT Lifetime Achievement Award

Exceptional student recognised

Children are undervaccinated and frequently hospitalised. How can this cohort be reached?

What are the new ATAGI recommendations in 2024?

Does the NIPVIP program extend to aged and disability care?

Can the influenza vaccine be co-administered with newer vaccines on the market?

What do I need to know about NIPVIP claims for influenza vaccines?

Final tips for boosting vaccine uptake

Why choose pharmacy?

What led you to the military?

Tell us about your career as a military pharmacist?

Why is the military a good career path for pharmacists?

Was your catch-up with colleagues at the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Brisbane last year valuable?

Thoughts on the future of pharmacy in the Defence Force?

Older Australians are more likely to be new users of oxycodone

Women are more likely to be initiated on oxycodone than men

Regional and remote use is higher, but socioeconomic status doesn’t factor in

A proportion of the population will become long-term oxycodone users

The research doesn't tell the full picture

Oxycodone use is trending downwards

Natasha Downing MPS, SA/NT Pharmacist of the Year

Raymond Truong MPS, SA/NT Early Career Pharmacist of the Year

Chloe Hall MPS, SA/NT Intern Pharmacist of the Year

Peter Halstead FPS, SA/NT Lifetime Achievement Award

Exceptional student recognised

Children are undervaccinated and frequently hospitalised. How can this cohort be reached?

What are the new ATAGI recommendations in 2024?

Does the NIPVIP program extend to aged and disability care?

Can the influenza vaccine be co-administered with newer vaccines on the market?

What do I need to know about NIPVIP claims for influenza vaccines?

Final tips for boosting vaccine uptake

Why choose pharmacy?

What led you to the military?

Tell us about your career as a military pharmacist?

Why is the military a good career path for pharmacists?

Was your catch-up with colleagues at the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Brisbane last year valuable?

Thoughts on the future of pharmacy in the Defence Force?

Older Australians are more likely to be new users of oxycodone

Women are more likely to be initiated on oxycodone than men

Regional and remote use is higher, but socioeconomic status doesn’t factor in

A proportion of the population will become long-term oxycodone users

The research doesn't tell the full picture

Oxycodone use is trending downwards

Natasha Downing MPS, SA/NT Pharmacist of the Year

Raymond Truong MPS, SA/NT Early Career Pharmacist of the Year

Chloe Hall MPS, SA/NT Intern Pharmacist of the Year

Peter Halstead FPS, SA/NT Lifetime Achievement Award

Exceptional student recognised

Children are undervaccinated and frequently hospitalised. How can this cohort be reached?

What are the new ATAGI recommendations in 2024?

Does the NIPVIP program extend to aged and disability care?

Can the influenza vaccine be co-administered with newer vaccines on the market?

What do I need to know about NIPVIP claims for influenza vaccines?

Final tips for boosting vaccine uptake

Why choose pharmacy?

What led you to the military?

Tell us about your career as a military pharmacist?

Why is the military a good career path for pharmacists?

Was your catch-up with colleagues at the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Brisbane last year valuable?