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













