Opioids, antidepressants and the risk of hip fracture
A recent study identified that the risk of hip fracture was increased with the use of psychotropic drugs in elderly people. The highest risk...
Blockchain exec pushing for the end of paper prescriptions
Australian laws requiring use of paper documents prevent new technological solutions that could inhibit prescription fraud.
That’s the diagnosis of Dr Tal Rapke, chief executive...
Anxiety is often untreated – how pharmacists can help
A new MedicineWise program aims to increase the number of patients seeking help for anxiety and other mood disorders by educating healthcare professionals.
Anxiety disorders,...
Pharmacy profession calls for progress on prescribing
Momentum for pharmacist prescribing continues to grow, with a third of participants at a recent forum calling for the profession to move forward with...
Spike in flu deaths leads to lowered vaccination age
A substantial jump in Western Australia’s (WA) influenza cases and flu-related deaths has led to a reduction in the pharmacist vaccination age to 10...
Digital transformation with My Health Record
Pharmacists should be actively contributing to patients' My Health Record (MHR) in order to unlock the full potential of digital transformation, said Dr Kenneth...
