Youth mental health in focus: young minds, meds and moods
Mental health conditions are a leading cause of disease burden for Australians aged 16–24 years, with nearly 40% experiencing a mental health disorder within a 12-month period.
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...
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...
How pharmacists can support women with gestational diabetes
How pharmacists can use their pharmacotherapy medication management expertise to support women with gestational diabetes.
