‘We’re increasingly seeing incidents where alert fatigue has been identified as a contributing factor. It’s not that there wasn’t an alert in place, but that it was lost among the other alerts the clinician saw,’ Prof Baysari says.
Importation of nicotine e-cigarettes to be banned
From next Wednesday, proposed customs regulations will prohibit the importation of e-cigarettes containing vaporiser nicotine (nicotine liquids and salts) and nicotine-containing refills.
Pharmacists and Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination policy
Pharmacies are likely to play a role in COVID-19 vaccination, and people at increased risk of exposure, including health and aged care workers, will be among the first to receive a vaccine.
First vaccine appointments for 5–11 years run smoothly, amid cancellations
Community pharmacists were some of the first to vaccinate children aged 5–11 against COVID-19 this week.
Five practice pointers for dispensing Paxlovid
Pfizer’s COVID-19 treatment Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir and ritonavir) will be listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) from 1 May. Here’s what pharmacists need to know.
How do you do S3?
Pharmacy’s ‘go to’ reference – the APF – describes expected practice, not just best practice. Common ailments are no exception.
A new way to discuss inhaler technique
By distinguishing between the two different types of inspiratory flow rates, this new label could help to improve inhaler technique.
