Amended prescribing information has been released for two biosimilar uptake drivers listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), as part of the Biosimilar Awareness...
Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer and melanoma in the world, but studies have found that non-cardio selective beta-blockers such as propranolol...
Research from Curtin University published in 2017 found that pharmacists providing advice to lactating mothers who are seeking complementary medicines are finding the lack...
From wonder drug to scourge. The synthesis of amphetamine has had a profound effect on society as well as attitudes towards drugs.
From its use...
The introduction of direct-acting antivirals therapies for hepatitis C in 2016 has contributed to a 20% decline in deaths attributed to the disease, but...
Pharmacists play a significant role in the optimisation of medicine use across healthcare settings, and should be considered integral participants in multidisciplinary collaboration
Learning objectives...
The health benefits of breastfeeding for both the mother and baby are significant, which is why breast milk is considered the best form of...
There is strong evidence that hospital patients benefit from pharmacists being involved in post-discharge care. But pharmacists face multiple barriers when it comes to...
A comparison of medicines information contained in GP referral letters with that elicited from Home Medicines Reviews (HMRs) has found discrepancies for 90% of...
New guidelines on heart failure and atrial fibrillation have been released, including new pharmacological recommendations.
Released by the National Heart Foundation of Australia (NHF) in...
