Valvular heart disease: how pharmacists can help
More than 250,000 Australians have faulty heart valves and are at risk of serious complications, including heart failure, stroke and death – yet don’t know it. Australian Pharmacist spoke to an expert about the symptoms pharmacists should be aware of.
Queen’s Birthday Honours for pharmacists
Three pharmacists were recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List, highlighting the varied and important roles pharmacists play in their communities.
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
A practical guide to delivering COVID-19 vaccinations
With the beginning of the COVID-19 vaccine roll out this week, pharmacists need to ensure both their staff and practice are prepared for delivery.
Are GLP-1 RAs becoming lifelong medicines?
A recent systematic review has reignited debate about what happens when patients stop taking GLP-1 RAs and related incretin therapies.
Clarity on aged care on-site pharmacist skills revealed
The Department of Health and Aged Care announce new credentialing requirements announced as pharmacists prepare to take on aged care roles.













