From Egypt to the Australian outback

For more than a century there was no pharmacy in Wilcannia, NSW – until George Morkos MPS blew into town 8 years ago. What attracted...

Palliative care: How pharmacists can help with medicines where needed

Pharmacists are vital in giving the dying a more dignified death. This National Palliative Care Week, May 23–29, Australian Pharmacist outlines six projects that help pharmacists in this end-of-life role.

Pharmacists’ role in dementia care

Dementia Australia recently called for shared responsibility between healthcare professionals and aged care organisations in the care of people living with dementia. But where...

Prophylactic antibiotics for STIs

Chlamydia, gonorrhoea and syphilis are all sexually transmitted infections, predominately spread through sexual contact.

One credential, many paths

Becoming credentialed opens up a world of possibilities, with fulfilling opportunities that make use of pharmacists' clinical skills.

Improving gout management one step at a time

Gout is a chronic arthritis associated with significant pain, joint damage and reduced quality of life. However, it can be effectively treated and its complications prevented with adherence to lifelong ULT using a treat-to-target approach.