Table 1 – Types of vertigo (non-exhaustive list)[/caption]
Vomiting
In older people, dizziness significantly increases the risk of falls.7 Implementing appropriate interventions to address modifiable risk factors such as dizziness is of paramount importance. In cases of drug-induced dizziness, deprescribing can be considered if the medicine can be safely reduced, discontinued or substituted to prevent inappropriate prescribing cascades of potentially inappropriate medicines (PIM), especially in the context of older people.29‘I felt like a criminal asking for naloxone’
Kimberley, who lives with chronic pain, asked for naloxone along with her opioid prescription. The pharmacist’s response shocked her.
NSW announces major change to vaccine and medicines access
Three big healthcare wins were announced by NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet earlier this week to improve access to medicines and vaccines.
Flu cases surge to record highs as vaccination rates stall
While community pharmacists have smashed previous early-season influenza vaccination records, national coverage still lags dangerously.
Why are so many adults diagnosed with ADHD these days?
An expert weighs in on the legitimacy of ADHD diagnoses and where pharmacists fit into the equation.
Potential treatments for COVID-19
As confirmed COVID-19 cases soar well past 3 million worldwide, the race is on to find treatments for patients as soon as possible.
Q&A: Terry White co-founder Rhonda White
Australian Pharmacist spoke to Rhonda White AO about her role in co-founding Terry White Chemists (TWC) – the first group to franchise pharmacies in...
