Beware the risk of drug-associated heat stroke in the elderly
A 76-year-old man with past medical history significant for a cerebrovascular accident, pacemaker insertion for sick sinus syndrome and transurethral resection for benign prostatic...
ACT pharmacies become vital mask suppliers as air quality falls
P2 masks have been made available to vulnerable people for free from every ACT community pharmacy as part of a unified effort to confront...
Hand in hand: Healthcare benefits of GP pharmacists
The emerging role for Australian pharmacists working in general practices is seen by many pharmacists as an exciting new career opportunity.
It is supported...
Perimenopause pill paradox
As fertility declines, the risk of unintended pregnancy and cardiometabolic concerns rises, making perimenopause a clinical minefield.
Real-time prescription monitoring and medicine safety
Real-time prescription monitoring systems such as SafeScript are empowering pharmacists to improve medicine safety – a key insight gleaned from PSA’s recent VIC/TAS Annual...
Uniting pharmacists and doctors for patient safety
Responsibility for providing the highest level of patient care and safety as possible rests with no single healthcare provider. The best results will always...
