Hannah Knowles MPS with David Batt MP, Member for Hinkler (Qld)[/caption]
Anna Theophilos MPS with David Batt MP, Member for Hinkler (Qld)[/caption]
Drawing on 17 years’ experience, Theophilos highlighted the breadth of community pharmacy services she provides, anchored by immunisation.
Using her ‘spin-to-win’ wheel, Anna highlighted the inequity experienced by patients across Australia, with regulations preventing pharmacist immunisers being able to fully support the immunisation needs of the communities they serve.
“I hope they can see it’s common sense that all pharmacists, regardless of where you practice, can vaccinate according to the Australian Immunisation Handbook. All Australians deserve the same access to vaccinations regardless of where they live.
Metformin for wet (neovascular) age-related macular degeneration
References
Khanna S, Shaw L, Hyman MJ, et al. Association of metformin use with risk of newly onset neovascular age-related macular degeneration development. Retina...
Changes to AIR information
References
1. Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care. Mandatory reporting changes to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) from 1 March 2024. 2024. At:...
Beyond the pills: navigating depression and antidepressant use for older adults
References
Sheikh JI, Yesavage JA. Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS): recent evidence and development of a shorter version. Clin Geronto 1986;5(1–2):165–73.
Australian Institute of Health...
Long-acting treatment for opioid dependence approved
The first long-acting treatment for opioid dependence has been approved for use in Australia by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).
Buvidal Weekly and Buvidal Monthly...
How to deliver respectful, reliable service when dispensing PrEP
When dispensing PrEP medication, it's critical to strike the right balance between a patient's right to privacy and ensuring they have been told everything...
Keeping lifetime OCS below 1,000 mg
References
Price DB, Trudo F, Voorham J, et al. Averse outcomes from initiation of systemic corticosteroids for asthma: long-term observational study. J Asthma Allergy...
