‘We’re increasingly seeing incidents where alert fatigue has been identified as a contributing factor. It’s not that there wasn’t an alert in place, but that it was lost among the other alerts the clinician saw,’ Prof Baysari says.
Active Ingredient Prescribing grace period comes to an end
A new wave of private prescriptions may be approaching, as the Active Ingredient Prescribing (AIP) grace period comes to an end.
Australia’s most poisonous drug: paracetamol
Paracetamol overdose is both common and complex. But pharmacists have the power to curb the risk of overdose.
Over 30% increase in asthma deaths in one year
The significant rise in Australian asthma deaths is cause for immediate and widespread concern. Here’s what experts say needs to change.
Navigating nausea and vomiting during pregnancy
Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy (NVP) is a prevalent pregnancy-induced condition, affecting an estimated 70% of all pregnancies.
Oxybutynin for hot flashes when hormones can’t be used
Can oxybutynin be useful for some patients who are unsuited for hormonal pharmacotherapy?
Some people might describe hot flashes as an unannounced and brief...
Pharmacist prescribing of melatonin
Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone responsible for regulating the body’s circadian rhythm. Here's when pharmacists can prescribe it.
