Chronic pain – the role of pharmacists
Pharmacists play a vital role supporting patients with chronic pain.
Around 1 in 5 Australians experience chronic pain; this rises to 1 in 3...
Medicines, excipients and food allergies
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.
Therapeutic contact lenses: the future of drug delivery?
A novel therapy under investigation could see pharmacists playing a greater role in helping patients to manage some common eye conditions.
Breathing change into asthma care
Updated guidelines in the Australian Asthma Handbook were released in September 2025 with SABA-only therapy now considered risky in adults and adolescents.
Should you be using longer needles?
Vaccines are most effective when administered using correct technique, including injection site positioning, and needle angle and length.
How the Curies’ discovery of radium went radioactive
Medical and cosmetic treatments, luminescent devices, even sex aids soon hit the market after the discovery of radium.


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