Complementary medicine: Osteoarthritis

Pain caused by osteoarthritis (OA) is a common presentation in a community pharmacy, with many patients seeking advice on complementary and alternative medicines that...

Pharmacist advice app takes home Pharmacy Shark Tank prize

Patients would be able to seek pharmacist advice with a few taps on their smartphone, using a proposed app that has won the PSA19...

NSW pharmacists given special authority to supply essential medicines

NSW has granted pharmacists a landmark special authority to supply most S4 medicines without a prescription to those affected by bushfires. The NSW Chief Health...

Anomalies in hospital pharmacy cases

Carefully taken patient histories are vital in helping recognise medicine-related harm. Transitions of care on admission to hospital and between clinical areas are risk points...

Pharmacists can have a big impact on men’s mental health

A recent report released by Beyond Blue has further revealed the state of men’s mental health in Australia. Pharmacists can help to intervene before...

Cost of asthma treatment – a deterrent to use

Cost is a major factor associated with non-adherence to asthma treatment in Australia, recent research revealed. Healthcare providers can assist patients with adherence by...