Pharmacists recognised for service to diabetes patients

Award-winning diabetes educators explain why pharmacists are central to helping patients optimise their medicines and manage their condition.

Assessing and managing sore throat

Sore throat is a symptom rather than a diagnosis. Although usually mild it can be painful and warrants careful investigation by pharmacists.

Practical ways to support people with disability

Despite their healthcare needs, people with disability often report feeling shut out by the system that is meant to assist them.

Medicines nightmare in aged care

While aged care quality and safety has been put under the microscope at the royal commission, the nightmare continues for residents at risk from their prescribed medicines every single day.

Obstructive sleep apnoea

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is characterised by repetitive, partial (hypopnoea) or complete (apnoea) occlusions of the upper airway during sleep, resulting in frequent arousals...

Friar’s Balsam has a place in modern life

From its 18th century origins to modern uses, Friar's Balsam has continued to be a multi-purpose medicine.