Paracetamol restrictions: balancing risk with access
Pharmacist intervention can ensure paracetamol is used safely and effectively without restricting access to millions of Australians.
Ready for the end of the CPD year?
The end of the continuing professional development (CPD) reporting period is almost here. After a stressful 12 months, Australian Pharmacist has some tips to help make the process simple.
Conjunctivitis – an irritating condition
Conjunctivitis is a common ophthalmic condition characterised by inflammation of the conjunctiva. Causes of conjunctivitis can be either infective (e.g. bacterial, viral) or non-infective (e.g. allergic, chemical irritation).
The growing importance of point-of-care testing
Point-of-care testing is expanding as community pharmacies deepen their engagement with consumers.
With more than 5,700 locations dotted across Australia, ranging from the busiest metropolitan...
EC options underutilised by pharmacists
Community pharmacists could more frequently give patients a choice between the two emergency contraception drugs available in Australia.
The mystery shopper exercise conducted by University...
The real risks of wrong blood pressure readings
Missing the mark: why Australians are getting blood pressure readings wrong and what pharmacists can do to help.













