New safety alert for co-prescribing opioids and gabapentinoids

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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

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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?

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Youth mental health needs are rising, but so too are questionable prescribing patterns of antidepressants.

Going bush: rewards of rural pharmacy  

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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

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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

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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.