Q&A: Use of antibiotics in COPD

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Early initiation of an antibiotic for a COPD flare-up can prevent further damage to the airways, prevent hospitalisation, reduce the risk of further exacerbations, and allow people to regain symptom control.

Making medicine safety a National Health Priority Area

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The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s (PSA) two recently released reports, Pharmacists in 2023 and Medicine Safety: Take Care, both identify the need for medicine...

Antimicrobial use decreasing, but resistance still a threat

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Antimicrobial use has declined dramatically in Australia during the pandemic, but the figures show there is no room for complacency.

The 30-second triage: Identifying undertreatment of allergic rhinitis (AR) in...

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Allergic rhinitis in children is common, under-recognised, and often poorly managed — and pharmacists may be the first to spot it.

Should smartwatches be used in chronic disease management?

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Tech savvy patients are using smartwatches in chronic disease management via health tracking apps and synchronised monitoring devices.

Medication management in older Australians

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A national pharmacy-led working group dedicated to improving the quality use of medicines for older Australians has issued 10 recommendations for better integrating healthcare...