Antimicrobial use decreasing, but resistance still a threat
Antimicrobial use has declined dramatically in Australia during the pandemic, but the figures show there is no room for complacency.
Weighing up the options
A flood of weight loss injectables is on its way, which may aid pharmacists in helping to stem the obesity crisis.
Industry pharmacist, technology expert
It took a trip to Canada, but Danielle Bancroft MPS went from community pharmacist to Product Manager and User Experience (UX) Designer at Fred...
The use of metformin to treat prostate cancer
In Australia, prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in males, with its prevalence increasing with age, but metformin may have a...
Rural and remote COVID-19 patients unable to access essential antivirals
What happens to vulnerable patients when there are no prescribers? This pharmacist found out the hard way during a recent wave of COVID-19.
Should smartwatches be used in chronic disease management?
Tech savvy patients are using smartwatches in chronic disease management via health tracking apps and synchronised monitoring devices.
