Winners and grinners at Pharmacy Shark Tank

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A replacement for cotton wool and tape at injection sites and a new app that tracks expiry dates on medicines to prevent wastage were among six innovative ideas to advance patient care presented to judges at yesterday’s session.

What role do pharmacists play in palliative care?

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At some stage in their lives, most Australians will need the assistance of palliative care services, whether as a patient, family member or carer. Pharmacists are an important part of the multidisciplinary teams that provide this support.

The rise of community-associated golden staph infections

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There has been an increase in incidents of community-associated Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infections (CA-SABs) in Victoria and Western Australia (WA). Pharmacists have a role...

Supplying naloxone with prescription opioids saves lives

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Equitable access to naloxone for patients who are prescribed opioids saves lives, but reduced stigma among pharmacists is essential.

Injection interrupted: what happens when the dose doesn’t go in?

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When an injection doesn’t go as planned, here’s how to calmly handle these situations while maintaining safety and trust.

New smoking cessation guidelines for pharmacists

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With a prescription now required to access liquid nicotine for vaping, PSA has new smoking cessation resources to support pharmacists.