High interruption rates threaten patient safety

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New research has found that pharmacists are interrupted at alarming rates when dispensing medicines. Led by Monash University’s Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, the...

What pharmacists need to know about new prescribing pilots

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On 19 February, NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet announced that a proposed pharmacist prescribing pilot would go ahead.

How should pharmacists report incidents?

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All incidents should be reported, no matter how minor. Here’s how pharmacists can best approach this process.

Intranasal naloxone spray could reduce opioid-related deaths

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Naloxone has long been used by emergency responders in cases of known or suspected opioid overdose. It has been accessible over-the-counter (OTC) in an...

What a National Medicines Record might mean for patient safety and...

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Australia's Minister for Health has announced a National Medicines Record. What is it, and what will it achieve?

Podcast: Finding the number one for a number two – an...

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Constipation can be an embarrassing topic to discuss with your patients. But irregular bowel movements can not only be uncomfortable, but can lead to...