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.

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?

The mentor queen

2023 Queensland Pharmacist of the Year Jacqueline Meyer MPS is a pharmacy mentor, lactation consultant and fine children’s cake maker.

Severe spring storms show the risks of SABA overuse

Australia’s east coast was belted with heavy storms last week. Spring and summer storms can trigger thunderstorm asthma – with bursts of pollen often...

Rural pharmacy resource advocate

After moving from Sweden 20 years ago, Tasmanian Pharmacist of the Year Fred Hellqvist MPS, owner of Dover Pharmacy, has become a leading voice...

The pharmacist vaccinator

Mandy Wang MPS is a strong proponent of pharmacist vaccinations, winning the 2020 ACT Early Career Pharmacist of the Year award for delivering extensive vaccination services during the height of COVID-19.