Meningococcal vaccines
Meningococcal disease is an acute bacterial infection that can affect the brain and spinal cord (meningitis), or the blood (septicaemia); whilst some patients can...
Report highlights need for improved medicine management
A new report investigating polypharmacy among older Australians emphasises the need for greater pharmacist involvement in medicine management.
The report, led by the University of Western...
Probiotics for ‘chemo brain’
Affordable and convenient probiotics may help prevent cancer-related cognitive impairment.
Don’t forget about tuberculosis
TB is an infectious disease that has massive mortality globally; however, due to public health initiatives is mostly eradicated in Australia. Despite this, cases can still occur, and pharmacists should be aware of TB and its recommended treatment to ensure appropriate management.
Pharmacist innovation in South Australia
Integrating pharmacists in primary care teams improves treatment outcomes and reduces the risk of medication errors, as two innovative programs in three regional centres in South Australia (SA) demonstrate.
A prescription for a safer festive season
With the festive season in full swing, pharmacists are at the forefront of helping patients navigate holiday health challenges.



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High-quality medicines reconciliation should ideally occur in the emergency department or soon after admission to the ward.
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