Double-checking does not always reduce medication errors

Mandatory double-checking as it is currently performed does not reduce the incidence or severity of medication administration errors compared with single-checking, an Australian study has found. 

The lockdown immuniser

Quinn On MPS has been in the news multiple times during the latest Sydney lockdown, sharing his tips to conquer queues, translation and vaccine hesitancy.

High-dose antipsychotic therapy: does it have a role?

A high proportion of people prescribed antipsychotic polypharmacy are also taking high-dose antipsychotic therapy.

Electrolytes part 2: sodium and calcium

Electrolytes, including potassium, magnesium, sodium and calcium, are essential to the functioning of the human body.

The effectiveness of probiotics for the treatment of eczema

Eczema affects up to 20% of children. Almost half of these patients develop eczema by the age of six months and most of them...

How pharmacists can combat poor asthma control

How pharmacists can flag SABA-only asthma patients, guide them to new therapies for optimal management, and correct inhaler technique.