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.

‘Get the flu vaccine for your kids as soon as you...

Why this paediatrician is speaking out about low childhood vaccination rates as more kids become hospitalised.

Once-daily triple therapy for COPD to be PBS listed

A once-daily, single inhaler triple therapy for  chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is set to be listed on the PBS from 1 July. The...

Pharmacists’ role in managing Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson’s disease is in the limelight this month, with World Parkinson’s Day on 11 April inspiring a series of events around the world...

Symbion PSA Lifetime Achievement Award: Queen of HMRs

The first woman to win a PSA Lifetime Achievement Award, Debbie Rigby FPS has been many things during her 4-decade career of ‘two halves’.

Keeping your cool when vaccinating teens

With Spikevax now readily available in pharmacies across the nation, AP has some advice on adjusting your approach to cater for younger patients.