Blood pressure devices need proper testing immediately  

Why is it that so few blood pressure devices sold online in this country are properly tested for accuracy?

What should be done about peptides?

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Illegal peptide products pushed through social media are promising to improve Australians’ looks and libidos, increase muscle tone or fight the effects of ageing...

Victoria’s SafeScript means changes for pharmacists

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

Opioid prescribing balloons in Queensland

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

Dan Schneider, star of ‘The Pharmacist’, talks medicine safety

Remaining ‘vigilant’ is the key to disrupting the harmful influences of opioid prescribing to people at risk of addiction, US pharmacist-turned opioid misuse detective Dan Schneider told attendees at PSA21 Virtual today.

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

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