Respiratory physician Lutz Beckert considers chronic obstructive pulmonary disease management, including the prevention of COPD, the importance of smoking cessation and pulmonary rehabilitation, and the lifesaving potential of addressing treatable traits. He also discusses the logic of inhaler therapy, moving from single therapy to dual and triple therapy when indicated, as well as other aspects of management
Pharmacy workforce struggles
Wednesday 24 April 2024, 01:30 AM

Under pressure pharmacies are struggling to find staff as more pharmacists look elsewhere for jobs [Image: National Cancer Institute on Unsplash]
Pharmacist numbers are being eroded by many factors, including funding, costs associated with practising, overwork and better remuneration overseas. Natasha Jojoa Burling reports
Pharmacies are feeling the pressure as workforce shortages impact the sector and more pharmacists head overseas.
The latest Pharmacy Council workfo, Geographical distribution of the pharmacy workforce, Geographical distribution of the pharmacy workforce [Image: Source: Image adapted from Pharmacy Council]
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