Nov 29, 2018
The Veterans MATES service provides high-quality periodic updates in Therapeutic Briefs addressing important topics relevant to the safe and effective use of medicines – read the latest update update dealing with the Proton Pump Inhibitors here.
Nov 28, 2018
Concern continues to evolve over the potential for abuse of gabapentinoid drugs (gabapentin, topiramate, and most notably, pregabalin). One reason underpinning this concern is the observations that 1) euphoria and dissociation seem to be dose-dependent adverse effects...
Nov 27, 2018
The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia has released the findings of a major multi-centre investigation: REDUCING OPIOID-RELATED HARM – A hospital pharmacy landscape paper. The paper states: ‘We seek to collaborate with other healthcare...
Nov 27, 2018
Acute gastroenteritis is a common reason for emergency department visits amongst young children. Although advocated vigorously by some, probiotics have not been properly assessed as regards their propensity to improve outcomes in childhood gastroenteritis. A recent...
Nov 22, 2018
It is well-known that older people are the most extensive users of prescribed medications, albeit for many reasons this sub-population is at greatest risk for medication-related problems. Although a great deal of medication prescribing in primary care is repeat...
