How pharmacists can stop the slide in immunisation coverage
As vaccine-preventable diseases resurface, pharmacies must lead informed conversations that close gaps and restore community protection.
Young pharmacy stars on the rise
Finalists for the 2022 Pharmacy Student of the Year award have been selected, with the national final scheduled to take place at PSA22.
Amitriptyline for irritable bowel syndrome
Ordinarily used to treat other conditions, this trycylic antidepressant performed well in a recent trial on people with IBS.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is estimated...
A day in the life of a general practice pharmacist
Discussing patient outcomes with doctors, visiting patients in their own homes, and co-developing new programs for a General Practice. If that sounds interesting to...
The TGA’s position on oral phenylephrine as a nasal decongestant
The TGA is aware that the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee met in September 2023 to discuss the available...
How to increase vaccination rates in adolescents
Adolescent vaccination rates remain below optimal levels, often due to the COVID-related interruption to the school vaccination programs, increased vaccine hesitancy and accessibility challenges. Pharmacists are uniquely positioned to educate and advocate for immunisation in adolescents.
