Australian Pharmacist

Pharmacists play a vital role supporting patients with chronic pain. Around 1 in 5 Australians experience chronic pain; this rises to 1 in 3...

This is another epidemic that must be addressed – through active living and nutrition policies.

Originally from Canada, science graduate Matthew Syrnyk MPS swapped his lab coat for a pharmacy jacket after moving to Australia. He finished PSA’s Intern...

For people with food allergies, medicines meant to benefit health can in fact present a risk due to food products used as inactive (excipient) ingredients.

Compounding environments must be designed to minimise contamination risk —  including keeping meal breaks well away from the bench.

A novel therapy under investigation could see pharmacists playing a greater role in helping patients to manage some common eye conditions.