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However, pharmacists may perceive medication errors or non-adherence as a carer’s inability to fulfil this role,
This glucose-lowering diabetes drug may have therapeutic benefits and clinical utility for people with reproductive dysfunction.
Hospital pharmacists working in the hospital setting were once limited to the dispensary. This has now evolved further to specialisations.
Cautionary Advisory Labels (CALs) are applied in addition to the dispensed label at the point of dispensing. The colour and design are intended to draw the consumer’s attention to the important information on the label. They can help engage...
In the pilot phase of the The national Take Home Naloxone (THN) program, ‘three lives were saved each day’, and it is expected that an even greater impact will be seen with the national rollout.
A patient inquiry about ocular changes may provide pharmacists with an opportunity to screen or refer patients to an optometrist.
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is the third most common cardiovascular disease in the world. Every year, 30,000 people in Australia develop VTE, at a cost of $1.72 billion to the Australian health system.
Over-reliance on urine dipstick testing to guide urinary tract infection management contributes to antibiotic overuse and misuse.
A popular wonder drug of the 19th century, this patent medicine packed multiple punches.
In 1848, Dr John Collis Browne had a problem. After training as a doctor in London and building his professional expertise, he had joined the Army...
Sarsparilla comes in teas, tablets, tinctures, and capsules. While use is widespread, evidence of its medical effectiveness is limited.
This summary will present the most up to date findings from a recent Cochrane review.1
Background
It is estimated that a total of 2.8 million people are affected by multiple sclerosis (MS) worldwide. The pooled incidence rate is 2.1 per 100,000...
