Quantifying drug loss while crushing tablets

Up to 42% of an active drug can be lost through common crushing activities, a study comparing devices and methods has found. Via a validated...

Top tips for a difficult hay fever season

Changing weather patterns could spell trouble ahead for hay fever sufferers. Now is the time to ensure patients have optimum relief.

Former CMO Brendan Murphy on leading through a pandemic

Dealing with challenging situations and weighing up the best available evidence is a familiar scenario for medical professionals. But for Professor Brendan Murphy, who led the health response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the scope of the challenge – and the evidence — changed constantly.

The role of pharmacists in travel vaccination

Many travellers delay vaccinations due to costs and access issues. Pharmacists play a vital role in providing preventive care.

Coping in a pandemic

Pregnant and with an immune-compromised toddler, pharmacy owner Jacqueline Meyer MPS tells how she has learned to cope in ‘new normal’ times.

Quitting smoking is essential, but it can take time

With more information than ever about the dangerous effects of smoking, pharmacists are there to assist patients on the road to quitting.