Psychotropic medicine use in the disability sector

Psychotropic medicines are ‘overused and misused’ in the disability sector, consultant pharmacist Dr Manya Angley FPS told the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability yesterday.

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.

What new data privacy laws mean for pharmacies

In February, the Federal Government substantially increased responsibilities around personal data for businesses who handle it, with healthcare providers given particular focus. So what...

Career pathways: Academic and asthma educator

Having missed out on studying medicine at the university of her choice in India, Associate Professor Bandana Saini MPS thought she’d study pharmacy for...

Top tips for a difficult hay fever season

Changing weather patterns could spell trouble ahead for hay fever sufferers. Now is the time to ensure patients have optimum relief.

Life-changing tales from pharmacists across Australia

With World Patient Safety Day just passed and World Pharmacists Day around the corner, AP asked pharmacists to share their proudest moments.