Optimising patient care in endoscopy and colonoscopy
Endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures are essential, in which adequate bowel preparation and patient counselling improve diagnostic accuracy.
Low-dose codeine use drops while prescriptions continue
Research from the University of New South Wales National Drug & Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) has shown a decline in illicit low-dose codeine use...
Infographic: Here’s how many people pharmacists have vaccinated
So far, community pharmacists have administered enough COVID-19 vaccine doses to fully vaccinate more than 1 million people. But that's just a number – here's what it really looks like.
The hidden toll of ‘good enough’ asthma control
Parents have reported persistent anxiety about asthma attacks. Pharmacists can help to pivot care from treating flare-ups to stopping them.
How much fish oil is enough?
Many patients use fish oil in the hope of relief from inflammatory conditions or to reduce risks of cardiovascular disease. As non-prescription complementary medicines,...
Night moves
Dimitra Tsucalas FPS, co-owner of Ascot Vale Supercare Pharmacy, has seen it all. From late-night triage, shift workers, opioid seekers and everything in between,...
