Source – Pregabalin prescribing patterns in Australian general practice, 2012–2018: a cross-sectional study[/caption]
National Medicines Symposium 2024 speakers (L to R): Steve Waller, Professor Jennifer Martin, Professor Libby Roughead, Tegan Taylor[/caption]
This CPD activity is sponsored by Reckitt. All content is the true, accurate and independent opinion of the speakers and the views expressed are entirely their own.[/caption]
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Pharmacists supporting patients with palliative care needs
For many, the last 12 months of life is spent with significant disability, associated with rising symptom burden and functional decline. A palliative approach...
Finding the right oral contraceptive pill
Pharmacists can help women by providing advice on appropriate contraceptive options, recognising potential drug interactions, and providing education on the appropriate action to take when pills are missed or late.
Pharmacist COVID-19 vaccinations delayed
Pharmacists will not deliver COVID-19 vaccinations until at least June, with the country’s overall vaccination rollout behind schedule due to supply issues.
Red tape stops pharmacists from helping patients affected by floods
Pharmacists have been stranded without access to more than 730 PBS medicines struck off the Continued Dispensing initiative measure.
Confusion between third primary and booster doses abounds
Third primary doses of COVID-19 vaccines for severely immunocompromised people and booster doses for the general population were both approved last month, but pharmacists report patients are having trouble distinguishing between the two.
