How will post-lockdown restrictions impact pharmacists?

After more than 100 days in lockdown, New South Wales pharmacists reflect on the challenges of the past few months and what lies ahead.

Podcast: Busting myths about children’s pain and fever

Over-the-counter medicines are frequently used to manage childhood ailments. How can pharmacists help ensure they are administered correctly?

Acute care opioid prescribing overhauled

A new standard of care will help to prevent long-term reliance on opioid analgesics used for acute pain.

Where emergency contraception practice falls short

The gap between evidence and everyday practice is costing patients access to the most effective emergency contraception.

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...

How should pharmacists report incidents?

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