Safer opioid systems

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References Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care. Opioid analgesic stewardship in acute pain clinical care standard. At: https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/standards/clinical-care-standards/opioid-analgesic-stewardship-acute-pain-clinical-care-standard Safer Opioid Use...

Pharmacovigilance and therapeutic risk management across the medicine lifecycle

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Case scenario Jimmy, a 36-year-old man, presents to the pharmacy with a new prescription for escitalopram 10 mg daily and diazepam 5 mg twice daily...

How gender bias shapes cardiovascular care for women

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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains a major cause of illness and death among Australian women, yet differences in presentation, diagnosis and treatment can mean women do not always receive the same care as men.

Nitroglycerin’s explosive beginnings

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Nitroglycerin has had an eventful career. Best known today as a treatment for angina, it had made a name for itself in the explosives industry.

Should I ask for photo ID when supplying S8s? 

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Providing photo identification to collect a parcel at the post office or withdraw money from a bank has become routine in modern Australian society. Yet there are few health workflows that require people to show photo ID.

Building a pharmacy that becomes a legacy

David Speak, Pharmacy 777 Group Founder and Chair, shares how to lead in community pharmacy – from clear direction to the right team