Eye protection important for regular mask users

A new Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme listing last week for dry eye product Cationorm ties into a quirky review of a new area of literature from United States researchers. 

A pharmacist’s guide to RSV vaccination for pregnant patients

One of the first pharmacists to administer an RSV vaccine to a pregnant patient explains how to promote, prepare and administer Abrysvo.

A tragic medication error

In 2016, Melissa Sheldrick experienced the unthinkable when her son Andrew died due to a medication error. Without apportioning blame, she has since worked...

New recommendations for patients with mild asthma

The latest version of the Australian Asthma Handbook includes a new treatment option for adults and adolescents with mild asthma.

Time to vent: changes to asthma management in adults and adolescents

The updated Australian Asthma Handbook now recommends that no adult or adolescent with asthma be treated with a SABA alone, as it does not treat the underlying inflammation.

Roles for pharmacists in disasters

More than 40 roles for pharmacists in disasters have been identified in a new study, which also recommends that pharmacy bodies provide specialist training...