More data needed to tackle costs of cold chain breaches

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A pilot study investigating loss of medicines due to cold chain breaches (CCB) in community pharmacies in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), Australia, has...

Choosing wisely: Complementary medicines

As the saying goes, ‘You’ve got to know when to hold ’em, and know when to fold ’em.’ Complementary medicines may also be called ‘traditional’...

Hot topics at the 2019 FIP Congress

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Medicine access, technological disruption to traditional care models, ethical dilemmas and gender equity dominated the program for the 79th International Pharmacy Federation (FIP) Congress. The...

Don’t forget about tuberculosis

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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.

Infant soothing powders: from top seller to major danger

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To soothe sick babies, parents in the 19th and early 20th centuries turned to top-selling patent medicines – with deadly consequences.

Weighing up options for osteoarthritis management

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Osteoarthritis is a common condition that is expected to become even more prevalent by the end of the decade. Despite its commonness, our understanding of the disease has evolved to acknowledge inflammation as a mediator of degenerative changes and pain.