Migraine and tension-type headache
Case scenario
Chau, a 23-year-old female, requests 'something strong for migraine'. She tells you she is developing a headache, has sensitivity to light and awful...
Kay Dunkley MPS is PSA’s 2020 Pharmacist of the Year
A challenging initiation into pharmacy via the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Victoria’s Monash Medical Centre set Kay Dunkley on a career path that has spanned more than three decades.
Pharmacists’ skills showcased at Parliament House
Yesterday (Tuesday 7 October), PSA, in a joint event with Consumer Healthcare Products Australia (CHP Australia), showcased the breadth of pharmacists’ skills and roles...
How GP pharmacist medicine reviews prevent hospital readmissions
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Overdose deaths hit decade-high in Victoria
A recent report conducted by the Coroners Court of Victoria found that overdose deaths in 2024 were the highest they have been in a...
Quantifying drug loss while crushing tablets
Up to 42% of an active drug can be lost through common crushing activities, a study comparing devices and methods has found.
Via a validated...












