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Holly Teagle explains how New Zealand pharmacists can be part of the solution to increase awareness of hearing loss and its impact on humanity. This article covers screening, diagnosis and prevention of hearing loss, as well as how hearing loss can be effectively treated and supported across the lifespan

John Mottershead describes some of the common and not-so-common primary and secondary headache disorders. He also provides up-to-date information on headache treatment and prevention, including non-pharmacological approaches and new treatments on the horizon

Biological medicines have markedly changed the prognoses for many chronic and disabling inflammatory and immunological conditions and cancers. Their use in New Zealand is increasing and, as patents expire on reference or originator “biologics”, the opportunity arises for competitor manufacturers to list biosimilars – highly similar versions of approved biological medicines

For the last decade, Martin Woodbridge has worked with regulators, and industry and health professionals to promote the rational use of cannabis-based medicines. Here, he considers the introduction of cannabis-based medicines to New Zealand and explores what it means for pharmacy practice