Amitriptyline for irritable bowel syndrome

Ordinarily used to treat other conditions, this trycylic antidepressant performed well in a recent trial on people with IBS. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is estimated...

Breaking the vicious cycle of chronic pain

This National Pain Week (25 July– 1 August) Australian Pharmacist explores how to help patients cope with chronic pain.

A new era in CPD: PSA accredited CPD launched

PSA has launched CPD Standards, ensuring high-quality continued learning for pharmacists in contemporary professional environments.

Vyvanse® (lisdexamfetamine dimesilate) for treatment of adults with ADHD

Vyvanse® (lisdexamfetamine dimesilate) for treatment of adults with ADHD: PBS listed from 1 February 20211,2

Pharmacists become central figures in HIV screening

This World AIDS Day (1 December) comes with a raft of new screening offerings for patients with HIV, available in pharmacies nationwide in the coming months.

Tips for tackling vaccine hesitancy

Before engaging in discussions with patients who are sceptical about vaccines, it’s key to understand and recognise where they are coming from.