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
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
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
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
These are the four areas pharmacists need to consider when manipulating or repackaging commercial products.
Getting simple with headache pain: using simple analgesia effectively
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...













