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

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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?

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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

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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?

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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

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