Pharmacists’ role in new aged care quality standards

Pharmacists could secure expanded roles in antimicrobial stewardship, medication management and infection prevention under new aged care quality standards. The Quality of Care Amendment (Single...

Chronic kidney disease and quality use of medicines

With community pharmacists at the forefront of primary care, they can have a major role in a chronic kidney disease patient’s care.

Kiama becomes Australia’s first branded Health Destination 

Kiama – on the NSW South Coast – has welcomed Australia’s first fully-branded Health Destination Pharmacy. Servicing a population of around 22,000 people, the Kiama...

Obstructive sleep apnoea

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is characterised by repetitive, partial (hypopnoea) or complete (apnoea) occlusions of the upper airway during sleep, resulting in frequent arousals...

The neurosciences specialist

Finding his niche in neuroscience, the Alfred Hospital’s Julian Ellis MPS, is championing brain-related disease management in all facets of pharmacy. How did you wind...

Top tips for reaching undervaccinated groups

These patient cohorts are missing out on vaccinations for diseases that pose serious health risks. Here’s how pharmacists can help.