Management of apathy in patients with Alzheimer’s disease

People diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease often experience symptoms of apathy, which can be treated by pharmacological and behavioural interventions. The purpose of this evidence...

Choosing wisely to achieve medicine safety

The quality use of medicines is vital to ensure a sustainable healthcare system and better health outcomes for consumers. This was the dominant theme at...

Current evidence for medicinal cannabis

Cannabis is the most popular recreational drug used in the world. The use of cannabis or cannabinoids is referred to as medicinal cannabis. Learning objectives...

Myths around asthma remain strong, new research finds

Fewer than half of all Australians can correctly identify asthma as a chronic disease that doesn’t go away, according to new Asthma Australia research.¹ In...

Balancing acts: the pharmacist and prescriber relationship

Patients rely on pharmacists and prescribers having mutual respect for one another, while maintaining their independence. We take a look at striking the right...

Pharmacist recognised for contribution to pain management

Pharmacists who have an interest in a specific field are in charge of their own development, says pain expert Joyce McSwan, who was recently...