New safety alert for co-prescribing opioids and gabapentinoids
Gabapentinoids and opioids are commonly co-prescribed, whether to treat acute pain post-surgery or to address chronic pain. Here’s how to mitigate risk when these medicines are combined.
Helping prevent RSV
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common disease that causes cold-like symptoms. Here's how pharmacists can help to protect patients.
Why are so many teens prescribed high-dose antidepressants?
Youth mental health needs are rising, but so too are questionable prescribing patterns of antidepressants.
Going bush: rewards of rural pharmacy
Pharmacy in rural and remote areas has a lot to offer, from closer relationships with customers to higher pay, but these opportunities are often...
Emerging treatments for insomnia
The field of sleep research and drug discovery is rapidly expanding, with a range of medicines working on various elements of the sleep-wake circuitry in the brain now available.
Pharmacist with history of anaphylaxis gets COVID-19 vaccine
Pharmacist immuniser Vanessa Lange MPS has a history of anaphylactic reactions to vaccines. She spoke with Australian Pharmacist about her decision to get the COVID-19 vaccine and using her experience to help vaccine-hesitant patients.













