Pharmacological management of a spinal cord injury patient
Case Scenario
Mr SK is a 32-year-old male involved in an unfortunate diving accident while holidaying on Stradbroke Island at the beginning of the year....
Home medicines services to support vulnerable during COVID-19 outbreak
The federal government is fast-tracking the rollout of electronic prescribing across the country to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
The therapeutic potential of psychedelics
Thom, 37, a regular patient of the pharmacy, presents their venlafaxine repeat for dispensing. You know this has been prescribed for PTSD and ask how they have been going with their treatment. They disclose that their symptoms have been difficult to manage over the last few weeks and that they don’t feel like their medication has been working as well. Thom explains that a friend mentioned MDMA could be used for PTSD, and they’re now considering taking it to help them feel better.
Does technology in health care deliver on its promise?
Digital health tools can improve medicine safety and make systems more efficient – but poor system design often doesn’t bring healthcare practitioners and their patients on the journey.
New Zealand model of OTC sildenafil earns praise
A small study has investigated community pharmacist attitudes to the over-the-counter (OTC) supply of sildenafil in New Zealand, finding it has enhanced their primary...
Swallowing difficulties
Case scenario
Gary is 70 years old and is diagnosed with stage 3 Parkinson’s disease. He is currently living alone since the death of his...














