NSW pharmacists given special authority to supply essential medicines
NSW has granted pharmacists a landmark special authority to supply most S4 medicines without a prescription to those affected by bushfires.
The NSW Chief Health...
A PHN clinical councillor pharmacist
When Rachel Salib MPS takes off her white coat each night, she’ll often put on her Primary Health Network clinical council hat – or boxing gloves.
Beware the risk of drug-associated heat stroke in the elderly
A 76-year-old man with past medical history significant for a cerebrovascular accident, pacemaker insertion for sick sinus syndrome and transurethral resection for benign prostatic...
Pharmacists can have a big impact on men’s mental health
A recent report released by Beyond Blue has further revealed the state of men’s mental health in Australia. Pharmacists can help to intervene before...
Cost of asthma treatment – a deterrent to use
Cost is a major factor associated with non-adherence to asthma treatment in Australia, recent research revealed. Healthcare providers can assist patients with adherence by...
Supporting the profession and patients on World Pharmacists Day
The theme for this year’s World Pharmacists Day (25 September) is Pharmacists: Meeting global health needs.
