Supporting environmental sustainability – what can you do to help?

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Advice and practical tips on how pharmacists can help lead positive change. How are climate change and health connected? Healthcare may not be the first thing...

Beyond the pills: navigating depression and antidepressant use for older adults

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References  Sheikh JI, Yesavage JA. Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS): recent evidence and development of a shorter version. Clin Geronto 1986;5(1–2):165–73.  Australian Institute of Health...

Improving medicines safety at transitions of care

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References Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care. Transitions of Care. 2024. At: www.safetyandquality.gov.au/our-work/transitions-care Redmond P, Grimes TC, McDonnell R, et al. Impact of medication...

For the heart

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References Australian Government Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. Heart, stroke and vascular disease: Australian facts. 2024. At: www.aihw.gov.au/reports/heart-stroke-vascular-diseases/hsvd-facts/contents/summary?__cf_chl_tk=rdBRmK8d0ESsnzGKoxqSoPhYhF5k0SQmw4_CJ9ue5W8-1739941894-1.0.1.1-RJSLYVVhq7aZmxXJ1v11vQsTEUjubu3_JSoRUz5Z8RQ  AusCVDRisk. Australian CVD risk calculator. 2023....

Repackaged medicines: are patients storing them correctly?

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References Robertson SG, Bradshaw A, Glass BD. To repack or not to repack. Aust J Pharm 2022. At: https://ajp.com.au/in-depth/longer-read/to-repack-or-not-to-repack/  Pharmacy Board of Australia. Guidelines...

Respiratory syncytial virus: a guide for pharmacists

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References  Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection. 2024. At: www.health.gov.au/diseases/respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv-infection Better Health Channel. Respiratory syncytial...