New formats needed 
Clinical trial data released this year in a study of cisgender men, transgender men, transgender women, and nonbinary individuals who have sex with partners assigned male at birth showed that using lenacapavir results in a 96% 
‘In my view, it’s analogous to dispensing a new drug that you haven’t come across before. You understand the relevant information related to the drug from a safety and effectiveness point of view, you communicate with the patient regarding relevant counselling points, and you document relevant information.’
Aged care antimicrobial prescribing on the rise
Data released last month shows an increase in the number of aged care residents prescribed antimicrobials, highlighting the need for pharmacists to use their...
Study identifies predisposition to opioid dependence
As the fatal consequences of prescription overdoses have climbed in Australia, a recently published study from Monash University identified key factors that could indicate...
Reducing influenza related hospitalisation in children
A new cohort study has found that influenza-associated hospitalisation in children is significantly more likely in those with chronic lung diseases (CLDs), despite the...
Allergic rhinitis management
Are you aware that untreated allergic rhinitis (AR) can result in impaired driving performance similar to a blood alcohol level of 0.5% due to...
Pharmacists urged to have their say on profession’s future
Realising the full potential of pharmacists requires a reimagining of how the profession fits into the wider healthcare model, and PSA wants to harness...
Inquiry reveals the depth of Australia’s sleep deficit problem
The recently released government inquiry into sleep health identified the extent of the nation's sleep deficit and its impact on health, risk of accidents...
