Quantifying drug loss while crushing tablets

Up to 42% of an active drug can be lost through common crushing activities, a study comparing devices and methods has found. Via a validated...

Vale John Ware OAM FPS: A life dedicated to pharmacy

John Ware OAM FPS was an unparalleled leader in the pharmacy profession who sadly passed away on 27 December 2020 at the age of 92.

Pharmacists demand equitable remuneration

Pharmacists displayed a united front last week, reaching out to local government members and other healthcare professionals about pharmacist remuneration.

Addressing Australia’s overdose problem

For the fifth year in a row, more than 2,000 Australians lost their lives to overdose in 2018, according to Australia’s Annual Overdose Report 2020 from Penington Institute.

Disordered eating common in people with diabetes

People with diabetes need to constantly monitor their diet and weight, which can lead to a difficult relationship with food.

Overdose deaths hit decade-high in Victoria

A recent report conducted by the Coroners Court of Victoria found that overdose deaths in 2024 were the highest they have been in a...