Pharmacist prescribing of melatonin
Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone responsible for regulating the body’s circadian rhythm. Supplemental melatonin can help to reinforce the circadian rhythm, making it useful for treatment of insomnia and jet lag.
Improving gout management one step at a time
References
Lawrence A, Scott S, Saparelli F, et al. Facilitating equitable prevention and management of gout for Māori in Northland, New Zealand, through a...
Credentialed in the country
Natasha Downing is a credentialed pharmacist who loves volunteering, kicking a football with her family, and playing with their dog Rosie.
Don’t forget about tuberculosis
References
World Health Organisation. Global tuberculosis report 2023 Geneva: World Health Organization. 2023. At: www.who.int/teams/global-tuberculosis-programme/tb-reports
Anastasios K. Testing for tuberculosis. Australian Prescriber 2010;33(1):12
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Slumber solutions?
References
Sansom LN, ed. Australian pharmaceutical formulary and handbook. 26th edn. Canberra: Pharmaceutical Society of Australia; 2024.
Sleep Health Foundation. Melatonin and children. 2023....