‘They’re the ones who need it most’: at-risk patients denied HMR...
For some of Australia’s most vulnerable patients, a Home Medicines Review (HMR) is not just delayed, it never happens.
Getting simple with headache pain: using simple analgesia effectively
Case scenario
Maggie, 34 years old, comes into the pharmacy requesting treatment for migraine, previously diagnosed by a doctor.
She typically experiences 1–2 attacks per month...
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...
What undervaccinated groups do pharmacists need to reach?
Pharmacists continue to be vaccinators of choice for COVID-19 and influenza vaccinations. But more must be done to reach vulnerable groups.
Tips for reducing pharmacist burnout
Stress and burnout are common among health professionals, especially pharmacists. From taking adequate breaks and rest periods to professional education, Pharmacists’ Support Service (PSS)...
Coping in a pandemic
Pregnant and with an immune-compromised toddler, pharmacy owner Jacqueline Meyer MPS tells how she has learned to cope in ‘new normal’ times.
