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]
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Patient deterioration and advanced life support medicines
It is an Australian healthcare standard that all Australian hospitals have processes to identify, respond to and manage patients with an acute clinical deterioration, with the goal of reducing in-hospital cardiac arrest and mortality.
Dr Fei Sim’s vision for scope of practice
PSA's National President Dr Fei Sim FPS discusses the enormous changes that could come out of the scope of practice review.
Changes to antipsychotic dispensing trends
A new report revealed that there has been a significant reduction in antipsychotic dispensing in the past 5 years.
Top tips for the 2024 influenza season
While reported cases of influenza are significantly higher than what they were this time last year, vaccination rates are slipping.
Paracetamol’s efficacy called into question
The most common painkiller is not as effective as originally thought, according to the largest review of paracetamol to date.
Head lice
Prevalence of head lice infestation in Australian schools has been reported to be as high as 34%. It is essential that pharmacists have the knowledge and skills to assess, counsel and recommend appropriate evidence-based treatments.
