Team PSA 2026: Caroline Diamantis FPS, Prof Mark Naunton MPS and Bridget Totterman MPS[/caption]
A/Prof Fei Sim and Prof Mark Naunton[/caption]
Clinical features 
Warm compresses are the cornerstone of treatment, helping to soften the lesion, bring pus to the surface and encourage spontaneous drainage. A clean face cloth soaked in warm (not hot) water should be applied to the closed eyelid for 2–5 minutes, twice daily during the active phase. Once the stye begins to drain, any discharge should be gently wiped away using a clean, warm washcloth. After resolution, continuing warm compresses once daily may help prevent recurrence.2 
The cardiovascular crisis needs a pharmacy-led response
Pharmacists have numerous opportunities to assess risk, recommend therapies, and help patients manage their heart health.
Once-daily triple therapy for COPD to be PBS listed
A once-daily, single inhaler triple therapy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is set to be listed on the PBS from 1 July.
The...
Propranolol for melanoma
Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer and melanoma in the world, but studies have found that non-cardio selective beta-blockers such as propranolol...
Keeping your cool when vaccinating teens
With Spikevax now readily available in pharmacies across the nation, AP has some advice on adjusting your approach to cater for younger patients.
What the COVID-19 crisis has been like for this West Australian...
Linda Keane MPS is pharmacist-in-charge of two pharmacies in the remote southwest West Australian town of Dunsborough.
Pregabalin misuse skyrockets
Pregabalin-related ambulance attendances have increased 10-fold since 2012, a Victorian study has shown.
Published in the Medical Journal of Australia, the retrospective study on the...
