What Home Medicines Reviews could look like in the future

Credentialed Pharmacist of the Year Angus Thompson MPS reflects on the importance of HMRs and how he would like to see the service develop.

The best apps for sleep

A range of devices and apps are tailored to monitor and promote restful sleep. Here’s the pick of the field. Just over a third (39%)...

Cheaper and more effective acute stroke treatment

Tenecteplase may replace alteplase as the thrombolytic of choice when treating ischemic stroke, according to an Australian study published in The New England Journal...

Genital herpes: a lifelong condition

Genital herpes is a common STI caused by the herpes simplex virus. It is the most frequent cause of genital ulceration worldwide.

Major update to asthma management guidelines

The National Asthma Council Australia announced a significant update to the Australian Asthma Handbook earlier this month. Known as Handbook version 2.0, it will...

Bigger role for pharmacists in mental health treatment

Supporting pharmacists to deliver mental health care in Australia will lead to earlier intervention, improved treatment outcomes and a reduction in medication harms.