Are antibiotics courses for common infections too long?
In the fight against antibiotic resistance, shorter courses of antibiotics are now recommended for patients with common infections, but how short is long enough?
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Expanding clinical judgement beyond a single specialty
Victoria Chisari MPS is an early career pharmacist and researcher on the move, working across clinical areas of practice to hone her skills.
Medicinal cannabis: Patient access and clinical evidence
In the August 2017 edition of Australian Pharmacist (page 10), I provided background on the regulatory scheme for cultivation and manufacture of medicinal cannabis,...
Highlights from the NSW/ACT Annual Therapeutic Update
More than 150 COVID-safe pharmacists gathered in Manly in Sydney last weekend (13–14 March) for 2 days of professional and personal development at PSA’s...
Bitter pills
With three deaths a day involving opioid use, Thea Cowie explores what role pharmacists can play in reducing the toll and ensuring the safe use of opioids.
Pharmacy in a busy hospital setting
Michael Bakker MPS is an ECP on the move. He’s a pharmacist team leader at SA Health’s Flinders Medical Centre, and volunteers with Parkinson’s SA.
