Congenital syphilis cases on the rise

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Syphilis cases have tripled in the last 10 years in Australia, leading to an ‘avoidable and unacceptable’ reemergence of congenital syphilis.

PSA to develop education standards for CPD activities

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With the Australian Pharmacy Council retiring its accreditation standards for CPD activities, PSA is set to step up.

Interprofessional collaboration and the pharmacist

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Pharmacists play a signi­ficant role in the optimisation of medicine use across healthcare settings, and should be considered integral participants in multidisciplinary collaboration Learning objectives...

Strychnine: From murder mysteries to rat bait

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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.

SGLT2 inhibitors in heart failure

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Heart failure remains a significant health burden, but modern medicines, particularly SGLT2is, can offer significant benefits. Pharmacists play a pivotal role in optimising therapy, ensuring adherence, and providing education to patients.

Minor Ailments Schemes: Pharmacy’s next major focus?

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The implementation of a Minor Ailments Scheme (MAS) has major support in Australian pharmacy. Here’s why it’s needed – and how it’s going to...