SGLT2 inhibitors in heart failure

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.

Role of pharmacists recognised around the world

Pharmacists across Australia and the globe came together on 25 September to celebrate the 10th annual World Pharmacists Day. With the theme of ‘safe and...

Victorians face another week of restrictions

Victoria will join South Australia and Western Australia in requiring all people entering a pharmacy to check in using a QR code from Friday.

Surprising cardio-metabolic benefits of breastfeeding revealed

Lactation has important health benefits for babies and mothers, but new research has discovered it improves women’s cardiovascular health.

Opportunity knocks

With ever-widening scope, pharmacists now have lots of opportunities to try different career directions and enjoy a purposeful professional life.

From chemist to pharmacist and beyond …

Centenarian and PSA life member JSD ‘Stan’ Mellick OAM, ED, PhC, BA, PhD reflects on a 75-year association with pharmacy.