Table 1 – Types of vertigo (non-exhaustive list)[/caption]
Vomiting
In older people, dizziness significantly increases the risk of falls.7 Implementing appropriate interventions to address modifiable risk factors such as dizziness is of paramount importance. In cases of drug-induced dizziness, deprescribing can be considered if the medicine can be safely reduced, discontinued or substituted to prevent inappropriate prescribing cascades of potentially inappropriate medicines (PIM), especially in the context of older people.29Pharmacists receive Governor-General’s Honours
On behalf of the pharmacy profession, PSA congratulates the Australian pharmacists recognised in today’s Governor-General’s honours.
Dementia educator gets Pharmacist of the Year plaudit
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TGA changes continue to impact and sometimes baffle pharmacists
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Managing gastrointestinal problems in infants
Opting for a better approach.
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Why you can’t miss PSA21
With a diverse program of clinical, therapeutic and industry sessions for pharmacists in all practice settings, PSA21 will help grow your medicines expertise.
Pharmacist on the rise
Ayomide Ogundipe’s initiative, commitment to patient-centred care, and leadership while interning at Pharmacy777 in Perth has earned her PSA’s Intern of the Year award.
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