Pharmacists supporting patients with palliative care needs
For many, the last 12 months of life is spent with significant disability, associated with rising symptom burden and functional decline. A palliative approach...
A turning point in anaphylaxis care?
Adrenaline (epinephrine) nasal spray (neffy) was recently approved by the TGA and is now available for use in Australia.
‘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.
Belladonna: beautiful but deadly
Before it helped make a fashion statement, belladonna was used as an anaesthetic, pain reliever and remedy for assorted ailments.
Pharmacists at forefront of Australia’s vaccine rollout
Pharmacists were among the first to receive the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday in what has been labelled a ‘momentous day’ in Australia’s history.
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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.
