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  1. Supporting pharmacy staff mental wellbeing through peer supportImplementing a peer support program for pharmacy staff mental wellbeing begins with the daily realities of community pharmacy: interruptions, queues,…
  2. How common addiction medicines work in AustraliaAddiction medicines are not substitutes for treating the person rather than the substance. They can stabilise brain chemistry, reduce withdrawal and cravings,…
  3. Helping Australians Use Antibiotics SafelyAntibiotics are powerful medicines, but they are often surrounded by assumptions that can make treatment less safe. A patient may expect antibiotics for a…
  4. How to Develop a Business Plan for a Pharmacy-Based Health Screening EventA pharmacy-based health screening event can turn a routine visit into an opportunity for early intervention, health education and stronger relationships with…
  5. Addressing the unique medication needs of older adults with depressionDepression in later life rarely presents as a single, neatly defined condition. An older person may describe poor sleep, persistent pain, low appetite,…
  6. A Step-by-Step Guide to Starting a Pharmacist-Led Immunization ServiceA pharmacist-led immunisation service can improve access to preventive care while creating a sustainable clinical offering for a community pharmacy. Many…
  7. Using Patient-Reported Outcomes to Show Pharmacy’s ValuePharmacy services influence far more than dispensing accuracy. A pharmacist may help a person breathe more easily, take medicines consistently, manage side…
  8. How community pharmacists are reducing heart failure readmissionsHeart failure affects roughly half a million Australians, with the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare placing it among the three leading causes of…
  9. Spotting and reporting adverse reactions to psychiatric medicinesKnowing how to identify and report adverse drug reactions related to psychiatric medications is a core safety role for community pharmacists. A person may…
  10. Managing drug shortages in Australian pharmacyManaging drug shortages is a resilience task for Australian pharmacists, not simply a purchasing problem. A medicine may be unavailable because production has…