Australians’ understanding of their medicines falls short

Research into older Australians taking multiple medicines has highlighted fragmented communication between prescribers and shortcomings in patient understanding of their various medicines. In a study...

Expansion of pharmacist vaccinations

Another Australian state has expanded the scope of pharmacist-administered vaccinations this month, meaning pharmacists can help to protect the community against more infectious diseases...

How pharmacists can treat people with migraine

A look at the pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatment options and preventative measures that pharmacists can recommend to stave off migraine attacks. A common reason people...

Over-prescribing in the elderly

Pharmacists when co-locating with GPs play a valuable role in reducing over-prescribing in older patients. Over 12 months, pharmacists in an ACT-based pilot study recommended...

Consumer vision for pharmacy practice

It is difficult to overstate the importance of the present and potential future role of the pharmacist in the day-to-day health care of most...

NT pharmacists leading the way in My Health Record uptake

Community pharmacists in the Northern Territory are well-prepared for the national My Health Record (MHR) rollout, with nearly 70% of pharmacies either registered or...