Behind the poisons hotline

Genevieve Adamo MPS is the Senior Pharmacist –Poisons Information at the NSW Poisons Information Centre and a speaker at PSA22 next month.

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.

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.

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...

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.

Medicine safety – opportunities for practice, policy and research

Medicine safety will be improved through empowering consumers and a combination of practice, policy and research initiatives.