Shouldering the load

Pharmacists encounter pregnant and new mums more often than most health professionals, and can have a bird’s-eye view when things go awry.

Medicinal cannabis: Patient access and clinical evidence

In the August 2017 edition of Australian Pharmacist (page 10), I provided background on the regulatory scheme for cultivation and manufacture of medicinal cannabis,...

Pharmacist innovation in South Australia

Integrating pharmacists in primary care teams improves treatment outcomes and reduces the risk of medication errors, as two innovative programs in three regional centres in South Australia (SA) demonstrate.

Pharmacist stress in the pandemic

Managing an increased workload, medicine shortages, myriad legislation changes, reduced staff numbers and an anxious public has seen pharmacists' stress levels rise.

Health literacy in practice

Case scenario You work part-time as a general practice pharmacist. You have completed the Org HLR for the practice and discovered that its current process...

Pharmacological treatments for low back pain

Presenting the most current evidence from an overview of Cochrane reviews.