medication management

Why doesn’t Australia make more medicines? Wouldn’t that fix drug shortages?

About 400 medicines are in short supply in Australia. Of these, about 30 are categorised as critical. These are ones…

Watchdog reports increased complaints

Staffing levels, medication management and personal hygiene were the most frequently complained about issues in residential care homes towards the…

Chemical restraint in aged care – we can reduce use

Fred was a resident with Alzheimer’s disease living at one of our aged care homes. He was a quiet man;…

Visiting pharmacists improve medication safety: Bolton Clarke

Community nurses have been referring clients to a pharmacist to improve medication safety under an Australian pilot. The Visiting Pharmacist…