Australian Pharmacist

Some people who are infected with COVID-19 do not recover quickly. They live with the aftermath – long COVID – a multi-system condition that we must start learning how to manage, including pharmacists.

Nine pharmacists received honours on Australia Day, with PSA President Dr Chris Freeman saying that they, ‘set an inspiring example for our profession’.

Despite being the most technologically connected society in history, we appear to be the loneliest. Robust scientific evidence has declared loneliness a significant danger to the health of the individual and the public health system.

Osteoarthritis is a common condition that is expected to become even more prevalent by the end of the decade. Despite its commonness, our understanding of the disease has evolved to acknowledge inflammation as a mediator of degenerative changes and pain.

If you need to catch up on all the happenings in pharmacy post-break, Australian Pharmacist has you covered.

As newly-appointed PSA Queensland President, Jacqueline Meyer has extensive experience in community pharmacy, especially in regional areas across Australia. Ms Meyer – former Chair...