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...
I take Kakadu plum, is that ok?
How the new PSA guideline can help answer this question.
When asked about bush medicine most pharmacists would struggle. Bush medicine is a form of...
Call to enlist pharmacists for opioid fight as deaths rise
New Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) research has revealed the number of Australian deaths involving opioids has more than doubled in the...
How pharmacists can support women with gestational diabetes
How pharmacists can use their pharmacotherapy medication management expertise to support women with gestational diabetes.
Shifting gears: the pain specialist
Pene Wood is a dedicated pain, addiction and Quality Use of Medicines specialist who works across community pharmacy, policy and education. She has recently...
From the President: Onboard with aged care
Earlier this year the outgoing Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt announced the government would allocate $345.7 million in the 2022–23 federal Budget for pharmacists in aged care.
