The history of cocaine
Cocaine has a long history of use in the treatment of pain and inflammation – and in recent decades as a recreational drug.
Cocaine...
The pharmacists breaking down ADHD stigma
To increase awareness about ADHD, two pharmacists share their journey of adult diagnosis and medicine optimisation.
Methaqualone: a harmful interlude
Methaqualone was one of the most abused prescription drugs worldwide during the 1970s. Thankfully, the world woke up to its destructive capacity.
Methaqualone was first...
Continued Dispensing arrangements change on Friday
The Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee has announced new ongoing arrangements for Continued Dispensing.
Pharmacist-led medicine substitutions now possible
In an Australian first, pharmacists can now adapt prescriptions to solve problems with medicines – no doctor sign-off required.
So long SABA, hello ICS/LABA says respiratory expert
SABA overuse is undermining asthma control. This National Asthma Week, pharmacists should inform patients about the risks.
