Why is my PPI not working?

References Gastro-oesophageal reflux in adults . In: Therapeutic Guidelines. Melbourne: Therapeutic Guidelines Limited. At: www.tg.org.au Daniels B, Schaffer A, Buckley NA, et al. The...

Benefits of zinc for preventing and treating the common cold

References UpToDate. The common cold in adults: Treatment and prevention. 2024. At: www.uptodate.com/contents/the-common-cold-in-adults-treatment-and-prevention?search=the%20common%20cold%20in%20adults&source=search_result&selectedTitle=1~150&usage_type=default&display_rank=1 Pasioti M, Maggina P, Megremis S, et al. The common cold:...

Missed medicine doses: how pharmacists can help

References  Burkhart PV, Sabaté E. Adherence to long-term therapies: evidence for action. J Nurs Scholarsh 2003;35(3):207. Brown MT, Bussell JK. Medication adherence: WHO cares?...

Long-acting treatment for opioid dependence approved

The first long-acting treatment for opioid dependence has been approved for use in Australia by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). Buvidal Weekly and Buvidal Monthly...

Protecting your over 60s from the flu

Get ready to help to protect vulnerable Australians over the age of 60 years from influenza and its most deadly complications.

Non-prescription sleep aids

Non-prescription sleep aids are widely used by members of the community to improve their sleep, but they may not always be an appropriate choice, and risks can often outweigh perceived benefits.