Medicine shortage reports to be mandatory
New legislation passed on Monday night introduces mandatory reporting of shortages of all prescription medicines as well as other medicines deemed vital for public...
Pharmacy-led chronic disease support for First Nations people
How using visual cultural cues alongside patient‐centred yarning builds trust – ensuring effective medication guidance.
Adrenal insufficiency: recognition, management and lifelong support
Adrenal insufficiency occurs when the adrenal glands don’t produce sufficient cortisol, a key hormone involved in metabolism and the body’s stress response.
A breast cancer drug for seizures
Status epilepticus is a medical emergency. It is commonly defined as 30 minutes of continuous seizure activity, or repeated seizures without full recovery of...
Discrepancies revealed in GP referral letters
A comparison of medicines information contained in GP referral letters with that elicited from Home Medicines Reviews (HMRs) has found discrepancies for 90% of...
Antibiotic shortages impact the health of Indigenous children
Treating bacterial infections without antibiotics might sound like a problem from another time, but it is a challenge that healthcare professionals in remote areas...
