Strychnine: From murder mysteries to rat bait
Agatha Christie loved strychnine. It starred in her debut novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles. Thanks to her World War I experience as a hospital dispensary volunteer, and her training as an apothecary’s assistant, the novel received a rave review in The Pharmaceutical Journal.
This Mother’s Day, let’s spotlight mums delivering HMR care
Behind the flexible appeal of Home Medicines Reviews (HMRs) is a primarily female workforce – many of them mothers.
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...
Pharmacists ‘on the brink of burnout’ after pandemic response
Pharmacists continue to be integral in helping their communities through COVID-19, but pharmacists themselves need more support, according to an international panel of experts.
Now is the time to boost your 2024 CPD credits
We’ve passed the halfway mark in the CPD year. Top up your credits and develop pharmacy skills by completing these CPD activities.
Voluntary assisted dying and the law
On 19 June, the Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Act 2017 comes into effect in Victoria. In preparation, there are several things that pharmacists need...













