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A third of New Zealanders are allergic to substances in the environment. These allergens cause discomfort and pain, and in some cases, can have deadly consequences. Christchurch pharmacist Sarah Mooney looks at OTC remedies that can help mild complaints, as well as what to do when a customer presents with anaphylactic shock
In this article, Sue Frankland looks at the global problem of wastage of medications, including causes such as overprescribing and non-adherence. She also presents information from her master’s dissertation on how people understand, and respond to, medication expiration dates
Why recognising the signs of dehydration is important...
