Curbing the spread as mpox cases skyrocket
Mpox cases are surging both in Australia and around the world. An expert reveals how pharmacists can address the rising spread.
Free influenza vaccine update
Four Australian jurisdictions enacted a free influenza vaccine program for patients 6 months and over this month, to stave off rising rates of the virus.
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.
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.
Tasmania top spot in pharmacy student showdown
Haylee Shaw was crowned 2022 Vitaris Pharmacy student of the Year after winning the thrilling clinical competition at PSA22.
Queensland scope of practice pilot launches
Queenslanders are set to have greater access to high-quality, primary healthcare services from today (24 April 2024) under the state government’s Community Pharmacy Scope...













