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...

Agatha Christie loved strychnine. It starred in her debut novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles. Thanks to her World War I experience as a hospital dispensary volunteer, and her training as an apothecary’s assistant, the novel received a rave review in The Pharmaceutical Journal.

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

A novel therapy under investigation could see pharmacists playing a greater role in helping patients to manage some common eye conditions.

The results of PSA’s Branch elections are in, with three innovative new leaders chosen to steer the profession through challenging times.

When under the care of a general practice pharmacist, patients recently discharged from hospital are far less likely to re-present, according to new research.