Australians engaging in ‘high risk’ asthma practices New research reveals wide misuse of over-the-counter reliever puffers, suggesting many patients fail to properly manage their condition.
Antibiotics for sore throats overprescribed: Study Busy GPs could benefit from more support when attempting to reduce the use of antibiotics.
Convenience store push to sell medicines met with pharmacist resistance But should restrictions on pharmacy- and pharmacist-only medicine be reviewed?
Promoting public health online: Children’s medication NPS MedicineWise brings informed advice on children’s medication to where much of the discussion is taking place – social media.
Further expansion of WA pharmacy vaccinations takes effect Pharmacists in Western Australia can now provide a wider range of vaccinations, but GPs are concerned this situation will compromise standard of care.
Are Australia’s GPs ready for social prescribing? The RACGP is exploring a potential collaboration with social running organisation parkrun – depending on GP interest.
Queensland pharmacy study ‘really worrying’ Nearly one in three visits to more than 200 Brisbane pharmacists involved some form of overtreatment or overselling of medication.
Ongoing research aims to reduce antidepressant use Research is underway to implement a trial on supporting antidepressant de-prescribing in primary care.
Medication management and supply A new RACGP resource is designed to inform GPs and practice staff who already, or wish to, store and supply medicines directly to their patients.
What’s behind the recent tensions between pharmacy and general practice? The ongoing push to widen pharmacy scope of practice is concerning many in general practice.