April 2025

Scars are a natural part of the healing process following an injury, surgery or inflammation of the skin, but they can be a significant source of distress for patients, writes Dunedin pharmacist Darshana Kanjee

Clinical writer Noni Richards summarises the assessment, treatment and prevention of urinary tract infections

Healthcare Handbook editor and clinical pharmacist Carmen Pope reviews the prevention and management of migraines

With winter just around the corner, pharmacist and medical herbalist Phil Rasmussen looks at plants that can support immune defences during the cold and flu season

Gastroenterologist Cameron Schauer describes the symptoms, consequences and multimodal treatment of reflux – from lifestyle interventions to medications and surgery

Dietitian Leigh O’Brien examines the role of protein in healthy ageing and recommends dietary strategies to optimise daily protein intake

Crime in pharmacies, mostly shoplifting, has seen a huge increase in the last few years and is another burden to deal with, writes editor Jonathan Chilton-Towle

From Mānuka honey cough lozenges or lollipops, to performance-enhancing sachets, independent pharmacy retail consultant Tina Hillier gives her reviews