GP Pharmacists change views on pharmacy scope of care

Having a pharmacist in a general practice can be a powerful tool for changing other healthcare practitioners' attitudes towards pharmacy scope of care, a...

Complementary medicines: Rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterised by joint inflammation. The immune system attacks the tissue lining the joints (synovial membrane), causing...

Allergic rhinitis and sleep deprivation: What’s going undetected?

Allergic rhinitis (AR), commonly known as hayfever, affects around 19% of Australians. This case study explores how it impacts sleep quality.

Overprescribing of psychotropics for adults with autism

Adults on the autism spectrum are often prescribed psychotropic medication to manage behaviour, despite limited evidence to support this practice, a new report has...

A first line treatment option for cows’ milk allergy

Cows’ milk allergy (CMA) is one of the most common causes of food allergy in babies, affecting 1 in 50 Australian infants.1 As first...

Young sparks light up pharmacy future

The future of pharmacy is bright, engaged and passionate, the search for the latest PSA MIMS Intern Pharmacist of the Year has revealed. Judges were...