Fair Work publishes gender undervaluation decision on pharmacist award
What does Fair Work's decision on gender undervaluation mean for community pharmacists’ minimum hourly pay rate?
Green light for medicinal cannabis
The legalisation and supply of medicinal cannabis in Australia and elsewhere is making rapid strides despite a relative lack of evidence for its benefits....
Patient death sparks turmeric and curcumin concerns
After 18 reports of liver injury, including one death, the TGA has issued a warning about the risks of taking turmeric and/or curcumin.
The history of cocaine
Cocaine has a long history of use in the treatment of pain and inflammation – and in recent decades as a recreational drug.
Cocaine...
Pharmacists in line for pay increase
The combination of an award wage rise and pay equity increase is set to deliver a meaningful lift in pharmacist remuneration.
Methaqualone: a harmful interlude
Methaqualone was one of the most abused prescription drugs worldwide during the 1970s. Thankfully, the world woke up to its destructive capacity.
Methaqualone was first...













