Pharmacy strategy to unite global regions

A new strategy was announced at the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) conference this week to further the scope of pharmacy practice and research. The 21st...

Managing children’s pain and fever with ibuprofen

Identifying and managing pain in children is a vital role for pharmacists. Commonly encountered paediatric pain can be categorised as pain associated with infection...

How can community pharmacists make a difference in mental health?

Early detection Community pharmacists can play a role in detecting warning signs for people experiencing a mental health problem. This can often be done through...

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...

Are your CPD activities up to date?

With the fast-approaching 30 September marking the end of the current CPD year, pharmacists should take stock of the progress of their CPD plans....

Pharmacists assisting in drug dependency

The recent upscheduling of codeine has pushed issues around drug dependency into the spotlight. So how can community pharmacists help minimise harm at the...