Strychnine: From murder mysteries to rat bait

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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.

Breathing change into asthma care

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Updated guidelines in the Australian Asthma Handbook were released in September 2025 with SABA-only therapy now considered risky in adults and adolescents.

RTPM is making a difference, data shows

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New research has found that real-time prescription monitoring (RTPM) is changing prescribing behaviour – ultimately saving lives.

Variety (and better wages) are key for ECPs

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Bridgette Mackley MPS is a community pharmacist in Coffs Harbour, NSW, and PSA’s NSW Intern of the Year.

Aged care pharmacist pilot a winner

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New research has explored the benefits of pharmacists joining allied health teams in Australian residential care facilities, with promising results. Australian Pharmacist spoke with Nicole...

Surprising cardio-metabolic benefits of breastfeeding revealed

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Lactation has important health benefits for babies and mothers, but new research has discovered it improves women’s cardiovascular health.