With 95% of low-risk patients labelled penicillin allergic tolerating the medicine on direct oral challenge, every penicillin allergy label should be questioned, Professor Jason Trubiano told the National Medicines Symposium today (11 November).

Australians prescribed semaglutide for weight management will soon have an alternative to weekly injections, after the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved a once-daily tablet.

More than half of children living with chronic pain have struggled to get their symptoms taken seriously. And it can start much earlier in childhood than many pharmacists might expect.

Not necessarily. The answer depends on which statin, which macrolide and, importantly, the patient.

For decades, one of medicine’s most powerful stimulants was considered suitable for everything from sinus congestion to low mood.

Many pharmacists feel underprepared for navigating medicines management in people with dementia. AP explores where the knowledge gaps lie and how to close them during Dementia Action Week 2026 (21–27 September).

A patient can develop diabetic ketoacidosis even when their glucose reading looks normal. Here’s why pharmacists need to keep an eye on ketones, particularly in people taking SGLT2 inhibitors.

Do statins still offer meaningful protection against cardiovascular disease as people grow older? A landmark Australian trial has provided some clarity.

Research has linked shingles vaccination to reduced dementia risk. Could more vaccines reduce the risk of non-infectious diseases?

With pharmacists taking on more advanced roles than ever, PSA’s revised Code of Ethics for Pharmacists sets out accountability.