Dementia educator gets Pharmacist of the Year plaudit

People in nursing homes are too often forgotten but pharmacists have an opportunity to make a difference in their lives, says the 2018 MIMS...

From hocus pocus to quality use of medicines

University of South Australia Emeritus Professor Lloyd Sansom AO FPS has led improvements in the quality use of medicines in Australia and internationally. When...

Helping high-risk holidaymakers

Highest risk travellers need additional support from pharmacists, particularly those who are visiting friends and relatives.

Victorian pharmacists get broader scope for vaccinations

The combined measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine will soon be available from community pharmacies across Victoria, under a new State Government initiative. In last week’s announcement, Victorian...

The heat of the moment: managing children with pain or fever

Acute pain or fever is common in children. Pain occurs as a result of injury, illness, teething and necessary medical procedures.

Millions of Australians at risk of heart disease

Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) suggests that 13 million people have at least three risk factors for developing cardiovascular disease (CVD).1 A...