E-prescriptions, triptans and COVID-19 vaccines: your questions answered

In this monthly series, Australian Pharmacist speaks to the experts to answer some of your most frequently asked questions.

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.

Chlamydia and gonorrhoea

Chlamydia and gonorrhoea are two of the most prevalent bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) globally.

Pharmacist all-rounder

PSA’s 2022 Victorian Pharmacy Medal winner Paul Gysslink wanted something different, while loving being a pharmacist.

Expect an increase in demand for long-acting injectable buprenorphine

Changes to the Opioid Dependence Treatment program could make long-acting injectable buprenorphine the best option for many people.

TGA approves Pfizer booster for teens

Pfizer’s Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine has been provisionally approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) for use as a booster in those aged 16–17 years.