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.

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.

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...

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...

Fluoxetine: can it decrease weight in obese and overweight patients?

This evidence summary presents the best available evidence on the effectiveness of fluoxetine in decreasing weight.

Pharmacists recognised for service to diabetes patients

Award-winning diabetes educators explain why pharmacists are central to helping patients optimise their medicines and manage their condition.