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...

Discouraging medicine sharing

Promoting the safe use of medicines within multicultural communities is the main focus of New South Wales Multicultural Health Week, from 7 to 11 September.

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...

Can pharmacists help prevent doping in sport?

The recent release of the updated 2019 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods from the World-Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) raises the question about the relationship...

Quitting smoking is more important than ever. Here’s how pharmacists can...

A new study found people who smoke are 1.4 times more likely to have severe symptoms of COVID-19 and about 2.4 times more likely to be admitted to an intensive care unit, need mechanical ventilation or die compared to non-smokers.

Managing chronic wounds

For Australians living with chronic wounds, pharmacy wound clinics can provide an accessible journey to healing.