Opioid prescribing balloons in Queensland

Recent research analysing the prescription of opioids to Queensland adults over a 21-year period found dispensing of the medicines increased by 11-fold.

Tannic acid: The long-time player in medicine

From tanning ancient Egyptians to treating burns during World War 1, the use of tannic acid has evolved. In 1925, Edward C. Davidson was a...

Vaccination rates wane as COVID-19 and influenza cases ramp up

Vaccination rates are rapidly slipping in vulnerable older Australians. Three pharmacists share their advice for turning this around.

The neurosciences specialist

Finding his niche in neuroscience, the Alfred Hospital’s Julian Ellis MPS, is championing brain-related disease management in all facets of pharmacy. How did you wind...

How Julian Soriano MPS found his passion for aged care

A job conducting residential medication management reviews left South Australian pharmacist Julian Soriano MPS with a drive to do more.  On a mission to create...

Victoria’s SafeScript means changes for pharmacists

Community pharmacists in Victoria have less than three months to ensure they have an active connection with a Prescription Exchange Service (PES), so they...