Bridging healthcare gaps for people with intellectual disability
Approximately 1.8% of Australians have an Intellectual Disorder (ID), with severe or profound impairment. Australian Pharmacist looks at how pharmacists can upskill to provide appropriate care to this patient group.
The efficacy of ocrelizumab for multiple sclerosis
This summary will present the most up to date findings from a recent Cochrane review.1
Background
It is estimated that a total of 2.8 million people...
PSA24 social round up
From the ECP party to the morning walks and member breakfast, pharmacists have had a vast array of social events to choose from at PSA24.
Women and heart health
Cardiovascular disease is the largest cause of death in Australian women and pharmacists can help them check their heart health and manage their risk...
Opioid therapy challenges in rural Australia
For more than a decade, healthcare workers in rural and remote areas have been aware of the rising incidence of non-prescribed opioid medicines use....
Government response to aged care is pharmacist-light
Aged care reform was a major focus of the 2021-22 Federal Budget, delivered by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg last night.
