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.
What’s in the DAA?
Two pharmacists share safety risks averted by using every DAA packing check as a mini-medicine review.
What pharmacists learnt in 2021
The last year has been one of the most challenging to date. But as these stories highlight, pharmacists have continued to improve the lives of Australians throughout the pandemic.
What changes can pharmacists expect from the revised NMP?
The Minister for Health and Aged Care, the Hon Mark Butler released an updated National Medicines Policy just in time for Christmas.
New doors opening
Promised for many years, the full realisation of pharmacists practising to top of scope is happening right now.
Statins still cut cardiovascular risk in old age, study confirms
Do statins still offer meaningful protection against cardiovascular disease as people grow older? A landmark Australian trial has provided some clarity.













