Stop the tingle: cold sore care essentials

Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) is a highly prevalent virus that causes recurrent mucocutaneous lesions, most commonly herpes labialis, also known as cold sores.

Quantifying drug loss while crushing tablets

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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...

Pharmacists’ skills showcased at Parliament House

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Yesterday (Tuesday 7 October), PSA, in a joint event with Consumer Healthcare Products Australia (CHP Australia), showcased the breadth of pharmacists’ skills and roles...

Kay Dunkley MPS is PSA’s 2020 Pharmacist of the Year

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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.

Breaking the seal

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These are the four areas pharmacists need to consider when manipulating or repackaging commercial products.

Getting simple with headache pain: using simple analgesia effectively

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Case scenario Maggie, 34 years old, comes into the pharmacy requesting treatment for migraine, previously diagnosed by a doctor. She typically experiences 1–2 attacks per month...