How do you do S3?
Pharmacy’s ‘go to’ reference – the APF – describes expected practice, not just best practice. Common ailments are no exception.
Risk factors for long-term opioid misuse
Younger age, substance dependence, mental health histories and higher opioid doses are the risk factors most consistently associated with problematic opioid use
Pharmacists’ guide to vaping supply arrangements
When the Commonwealth’s legislated vaping reforms come into effect tomorrow, pharmacists need to adhere to a new set of regulations for Schedule 3 supply...
Paediatric risperidone errors prompt TGA safety update
The TGA has tightened dosing advice for the antipsychotic risperidone after an alarming number of overdoses occurred in patients under 18.
Pneumococcal vaccine now in Queensland immuniser pharmacist toolkit
Pharmacist immunisers in Queensland will be the first in Australia to provide the pneumococcal vaccination, and will also be able to administer a COVID-19 vaccine when the first becomes available, the state’s health minister said on Saturday.
Should ibuprofen be used for COVID-19 symptoms?
There is currently no peer-reviewed, published scientific evidence to support a direct link between use of ibuprofen and more severe infection with COVID-19.
