Australian Pharmacist

Managing medications for epilepsy presents unique challenges, demanding a careful balance of tailored care, patient education and ongoing support.

Recent research analysing the prescription of opioids to Queensland adults over a 21-year period found dispensing of the medicines increased by 11-fold.

Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nails. If left untreated, it can cause pain, discomfort, spread of infection and physical impairment, negatively impacting quality of life.

COVID-19 has fostered an even closer relationship between the pharmacy and wards of the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

On 11 July, 7.4 million Australians became eligible for a COVID-19 winter dose after the eligibility criteria widened.

There is a link between the perceived quality of care provided by community pharmacists and patients’ adherence to prescribed medicine, new Australian research has shown.