Strychnine: From murder mysteries to rat bait

Agatha Christie loved strychnine. It starred in her debut novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles. Thanks to her World War I experience as a hospital dispensary volunteer, and her training as an apothecary’s assistant, the novel received a rave review in The Pharmaceutical Journal.

Securing a job in an Aboriginal Community-Controlled Health Service

The new Deadly pharmacists foundation training course prepares pharmacists to work in Aboriginal Community-Controlled Health Organisations.

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%)...

Sexual harassment in pharmacy

It took Bria Lacy five years to ‘find her voice’ but when she did, it was heard. I was not expecting the overwhelming response I...

Urgent need to boost HMRs in patients with chronic pain

A third of patients living with chronic pain have not had their medicine reviewed. An expert explains what pharmacists can do to change this.

Aboriginal pharmacy student strives for healthcare equality

Wiradjuri man Alexander Burke MPS recently graduated from the University of Sydney (USYD) with first class honours. Now, he’s on a quest to change how pharmacy students are taught about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.