Supporting medicine management in patients with epilepsy

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

Urgent need to boost HMRs in patients with chronic pain

A third of patients living with chronic pain have not had their medicine reviewed. An expert explains what pharmacists can do to change this.

Securing a job in an Aboriginal Community-Controlled Health Service

The new Deadly pharmacists foundation training course prepares pharmacists to work in Aboriginal Community-Controlled Health Organisations.

What went right (and wrong) with Australia’s COVID-19 response?

COVID-19 enquiry criticises delays involving pharmacists in rollout, calling for urgent harmonisation of vaccine scope.

Psychotropic use in young people doubles in 8 years

Dispensing of psychotropic medicines to Australian children and adolescents aged 18 and younger doubled from 2013 to 2021, new research found.

How to talk about smoking cessation in priority populations

Health advocate supporting smoking cessation in priority populations at the beach
Pharmacists can provide important information and support, recommend suitable over-the-counter products to help patients quit smoking.