Assessing and managing sore throat

Sore throat is a symptom rather than a diagnosis. Although usually mild it can be painful and warrants careful investigation by pharmacists.

Pharmacists’ skills showcased at Parliament House

Yesterday (Tuesday 7 October), PSA, in a joint event with Consumer Healthcare Products Australia (CHP Australia), showcased the breadth of pharmacists’ skills and roles...

An ode to pharmacy practice

Kerry Schiemer MPS has been a proud pharmacist for more than 60 years. Set to retire next month, he reflects on the best parts of pharmacy practice and why patient-centred care is so important.

Spironolactone for alcohol use disorder

The heart failure medicine has showed some promise in treating alcohol use disorder, through a different mechanism than existing treatments.

Two pharmacists win state Australian of the Year 2025 award

Sobia Hashmi MPS and Irfan Hashmi MPS will attend the Australian of the Year awards as finalists for the national local heroes title.

Pharmacy services in bushfire crises

Since Christmas, the NSW south coast, East Gippsland, the Hume region and Portland in Victoria and Kangaroo Island off South Australia have been devastated...