All the action from Queensland’s Annual Therapeutic Update

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From honouring pharmacy excellence, providing emerging practice advice and celebrating innovation – the Queensland ATU didn’t disappoint.

Podcast: allergic rhinitis and adults

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Hay fever affects one in five Australian adults. This podcast explores why allergic rhinitis in adults it's not just a minor ailment.

Substance abuse in the elderly

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A 61-year-old non-smoking woman was in apparently good physical health. She had no history of drug or alcohol addiction. Her psychiatric history was unremarkable....

Double-checking does not always reduce medication errors

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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. 

All RACFs should employ pharmacists: royal commission

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Residential aged care providers should be required to employ or retain at least one pharmacist as part of their allied healthcare team, according to the final report of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety.

Pharmacists and anaphylaxis advice

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Pharmacists’ accessibility and expertise make them an essential part of severe allergy management in children.