Oral Antihyperglycaemics for COPD exacerbations

Emerging evidence is pointing to the benefits of ‘novel’ antihyperglycaemics on lung function in COPD patients.

Waiting to inhale

Annoyed by her glass squeeze-bulb nebuliser, 13-year old asthmatic Susie Maison asked "Daddy why can't they put my asthma medicine in a spray can?"

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:...

Top flu vaccination tips for pharmacists this season

From guiding older patients on National Immunisation Program (NIP) stock to clarifying second-dose rules, here’s what pharmacists need to know about the 2025 influenza...

Exenatide for alcohol use disorder

A better understanding of exenatide can help increase our knowledge of GLP-1 analogues and their possible role in treating addiction.