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...

Medicinal cannabis: An update from the regulators

In introducing the new medicinal cannabis regulatory framework last year, the Government’s intent was to provide patient access to Australian-grown and manufactured medicinal cannabis...

Pharmacists warned to be on alert for coronavirus infections

Pharmacists are encouraged to get a travel history for patients presenting with flu-like symptoms, with five cases so far in Australia1 of the novel...

Thunderstorm asthma alert

Public health alerts for possible thunderstorm asthma events were issued last week in the New South Wales Riverina region and the Australian Capital Territory, with elevated pollen levels and the possibility of severe thunderstorms causing concern.

Barriers to use of smoking cessation therapies in pregnancy

Women are required to stop some smoking cessation pharmacotherapies when they find out they are pregnant. Here's what needs to change.

9 recommendations to fix the mental health medicines crisis

Pharmacists' QUM expertise is vital to optimising therapy and preventing harm, says PSA’s newest medicine safety report.