What pharmacists learnt in 2021

The last year has been one of the most challenging to date. But as these stories highlight, pharmacists have continued to improve the lives of Australians throughout the pandemic.

Victoria’s top pharmacists honoured

The PSA congratulates the Victorian pharmacists who are making impressive contributions to the profession and the health of their communities.

Pantoprazole for candida infections

Promising findings give hope in the fight against azole-resistant Candida. The human microbiome comprises the microorganisms that live on and within the human body.

Gila monster saliva for Parkinson’s disease

You don’t notice it at first but you find yourself tripping over and falling a lot more – you can’t ever remember being that...

Vaccine access widens significantly in SA

South Australia now offers the widest variety of pharmacist-administered vaccines in the country, following significant changes to the Vaccine Administration Code last week.

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.