Medicines and Therapies

ORAL PHENYLEPHRINE is ineffective and should be removed from overthe-counter nasal decongestants says a statement from the US Food and Drug Administration.

Healthcare Handbook editor and clinical pharmacist Carmen Pope looks at the harmful effects of the sun and how to prevent them, noting that sunscreens are not without risks to human and environmental health

Clinical writer Noni Richards provides an overview on recognising different types of bites and stings, understanding the potential complications, effective management strategies, and methods to reduce the risk of further bites and stings

Following on from his last article on mānuka honey and its potential for infection control and antimicrobial properties, pharmacist and medical herbalist Phil Rasmussen looks at the latest research on mānuka honey in the prevention or treatment of cancer

With testosterone gel now available and funded in New Zealand, sexual health specialist Massimo Giola explains why it is the preferred therapy for masculinisation and how people might go about switching to it

The US Food and Drug Administration last week announced plans to remove oral phenylephrine as an active ingredient in over-the-counter nasal decongestants after a review found it ineffective

HEALTH MINISTER Shane Reti remains “very interested” in allowing pharmacists to reuse unopened medicines returned to pharmacies.

Medsafe group manager Chris James discusses the work Medsafe does behind the scenes to ensure medicines are manufactured safely

Academic pharmacist Nataly Martini highlights the importance of understanding non-Hodgkin lymphoma and pharmacists’ roles in managing this condition

Healthcare Handbook editor and clinical pharmacist Carmen Pope looks at some common types of dermatitis and how to treat them, with particular focus on topical corticosteroids