Medicines nightmare in aged care

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While aged care quality and safety has been put under the microscope at the royal commission, the nightmare continues for residents at risk from their prescribed medicines every single day.

Bedtime without benzodiazepines and ‘ZZZ-drugs’

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Pharmacists can play a variety of roles in the quality use of medicines for insomnia, such as benzodiazepine receptor agonists.

Finding the missing millions with CKD

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From early detection to screening and medicine management – pharmacists are increasingly involved in reducing the burden of kidney disease.

Destigmatising contraception

By encouraging open communication and breaking down barriers, pharmacists can help empower women when it comes to their sexual and reproductive health.

Medicinal cannabis: An update from the regulators

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In introducing the new medicinal cannabis regulatory framework last year, the Government’s intent was to provide patient access to Australian-grown and manufactured medicinal cannabis...

Government prepares with COVID-19 pandemic plan

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A new emergency response plan outlines Australia’s approach to containing COVID-19, as clusters of the novel coronavirus continue to emerge around the world.