NDSS changes to assist in diabetes management

Changes to the Australian Government’s National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) took effect on 1 December, altering the range and price of certain products available...

Relieve the pain and inflammation of osteoarthritis with Nurofen

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic disease that usually affects the hands, knees and hips.1,2 The main symptoms are joint pain and stiffness that usually...

NT offers financial rewards for pharmacists

The Northern Territory Government is offering incentives for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to relocate to fill a skills shortage. But what is pharmacist life...

Ocular changes

A patient inquiry about ocular changes may provide pharmacists with an opportunity to screen or refer patients to an optometrist.

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...

Atopic dermatitis may spike in older adults: report

Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is an inflammatory skin condition that mostly affects young children. However, a recent report shows it may affect older adults more...