The startling extent of Australia’s medication overuse
A new report has found that Australians continue to overuse certain medicines. Pharmacist intervention is necessary to keep this issue in check, said the...
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...
The COVID-19 vaccinator
Jamie Dalton MPS was among the first group of Australian community pharmacists to join the national COVID-19 rollout in June in his own slice of ‘paradise’ – Mission Beach, Queensland.
Health leaders unite behind pharmacists in general practice
At the GP pharmacist symposium, leading health bodies have called for investment in general practice pharmacists to make medicine use safer.
Apps for mindfulness and meditation
Evidence supports the effectiveness of meditation in managing various common conditions. These apps can guide practice.
If you’re hearing mindfulness and meditation more and...
Post-partum president
Chelsea Felkai MPS usually balances a busy life of university teaching, PhD study and community pharmacy locum shifts in Newcastle, NSW.
