Green light for medicinal cannabis
The legalisation and supply of medicinal cannabis in Australia and elsewhere is making rapid strides despite a relative lack of evidence for its benefits....
Hand in hand: Healthcare benefits of GP pharmacists
The emerging role for Australian pharmacists working in general practices is seen by many pharmacists as an exciting new career opportunity.
It is supported...
Substance abuse in the elderly
A 61-year-old non-smoking woman was in apparently good physical health. She had no history of drug or alcohol addiction. Her psychiatric history was unremarkable....
Statins and vitamin D for migraines
First there is the intense throbbing and pulsating headache on the one side of your head, then the nausea sets in and you want...
Medicinal cannabis: An update from the regulators
In introducing the new medicinal cannabis regulatory framework last year, the Government’s intent was to provide patient access to Australian-grown and manufactured medicinal cannabis...
Options to change pharmacy’s future
The Interim Report of the Review of Pharmacy Remuneration and Regulation (RPRR) arrived on 22 June and the world of pharmacy as we know...