Amitriptyline for irritable bowel syndrome

Ordinarily used to treat other conditions, this trycylic antidepressant performed well in a recent trial on people with IBS. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is estimated...

Collaborate for RA patient benefits

Achieving better outcomes for rheumatoid arthritis patients requires successful collaboration between specialists, GPs and pharmacists. A new NPS MedicineWise education program has highlighted the importance...

Through crisis comes strength and reform

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge us all every day. It challenges us to adjust to new ways of living. Crisis is often a catalyst for change.

Marea O’Donnell extended interview

As a pharmacist who cares about people, any extra involvement of having pharmacists in aged care is going to be good. It’s going to...

Calcium and Vitamin D for premenopause

The latest findings from a Cochrane review on the benefit of supplementing premenopausal women with calcium and vitamin D. Background Osteoporosis (OP) is characterised by porous...

What is your 10 Year Vision?

Internationally, models of care delivered by pharmacists show significant impact in terms of better health outcomes, reduced costs to healthcare systems, and achieving full...