NPS MedicineWise partners with COVID-19 taskforce
At the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, many pharmacists were faced with questions about treatment for which they felt they had no evidence-based answers.
How pharmacists can raise awareness of endometriosis
While around 176 million women worldwide suffer from endometriosis, awareness of the condition amongst both the public and healthcare practitioners remains low. Pharmacists can...
The connection between emotional and physical pain
What happens when emotional pain becomes physical? Dr Anchita Karmakar and clinical pharmacist and PainWISE Director Joyce McSwan explore this concept.
When Dr Karmakar lost...
Early action prevents lifelong chronic pain in children
A new report lays bare the impact of chronic pain in young people. An expert shares practical steps for pharmacists to improve care.
Why pharmacists are integral to mental health treatment
There is an over-reliance on medicines to treat Victorians with mental health conditions, a royal commission into the state’s mental health system has found.
Practising pharmacy where others vacation
Holiday crowds bring unique clinical challenges for beachside pharmacy practice, from sun exposure injuries to urgent medicine gaps.
