Pharmacist prescribing is a positive move

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Evaluation overseas has found pharmacist prescribing to be safe, clinically appropriate and well-received by patients. Pharmacy groups have long called for changes to allow pharmacists...

Over-prescribing in the elderly

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Pharmacists when co-locating with GPs play a valuable role in reducing over-prescribing in older patients. Over 12 months, pharmacists in an ACT-based pilot study recommended...

Reducing stroke risk in dementia patients

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A commonly-used treatment for Alzheimer's disease could reduce the risk of stroke among people with dementia. The Australian-Swedish study, co-authored by Monash University researchers, focussed...

Leading Pharmacy Future: PSA18 highlights

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Sydney will become the centre of the Australian pharmacy universe on Friday, as PSA18 brings together more than 1000 pharmacists and healthcare leaders for...

Supporting environmental sustainability – what can you do to help?

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Advice and practical tips on how pharmacists can help lead positive change. How are climate change and health connected? Healthcare may not be the first thing...

Engaging hyper-connected patients

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At PSA17, I discussed how pharmacists can engage hyper-connected patients to help them avoid misinformation or misadventure. In case you missed it, here are...