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.
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.
Can I eat where I compound?
Compounding environments must be designed to minimise contamination risk — including keeping meal breaks well away from the bench.
Oral PDE4 inhibitors in the management of stable COPD
Almost 1.45 million Australians have some form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This equates to one in seven Australians over 40 suffering from...
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.
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.













