Pancreatic cancer: a deadly disease in the elderly
A 74-year-old man who had been self-medicating with antacids for recurrent indigestion consulted his GP when symptoms persisted for three months. After assessment, his...
New guidelines allow complex compounding
Simple compounding has long been a part of pharmacists’ scope of practice, but new guidelines have opened up the potential for complex compounding.
For some patients,...
Inside the push to address chronic underdosing of pharmacist wages
PSA is pushing to improve pharmacists’ remuneration to recognise their work in caring for the community – and ensuring that pharmacists receive the same pay for the same work as other healthcare practitioners, including for the administration of vaccines.
Australia’s most poisonous drug: paracetamol
Paracetamol overdose is both common and complex. But pharmacists have the power to curb the risk of overdose.
Prescription rule changes to support telehealth
Australia’s Chief Health Officer has approved an amendment to PBS prescription requirements for telehealth consultations as an emergency measure during the COVID-19 response.
UTI treatment pilot program starts in Queensland pharmacies
Queensland women now have access to immediate advice and treatment, including supply of antibiotics when appropriate, for uncomplicated urinary tract infections through their participating community pharmacy.
