Will pharmacists soon be dispensing psychedelic medicines?

In a world-first decision, the TGA has created a Schedule 8 listing for psilocybin and MDMA. But how will this decision impact pharmacists?

PBS-backed esketamine rolls out for depression with S8 controls

Esketamine will soon be funded for treatment-resistant depression, requiring pharmacists to adhere to strict supply and handling conditions.

Pancreatic cancer: a deadly disease in the elderly

A 74-year-old man who had been self-medicating with antacids for recurrent indigestion consulted his GP when symptoms persisted for three months. After assessment, his...

So you want to be a pharmacist prescriber?

This state just made pharmacist prescribing permanent, with others to follow. Here's what pharmacists need to know to embrace this new role.

Why is my PPI not working?

Individual experiencing gastroesophageal reflux symptoms, highlighting the area affected by proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).
An analysis of Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) data in 2019 suggests that a reliance on PPIs for management of reflux symptoms remains.

Common antibiotics linked to life-changing psychiatric effects

The Therapeutic Goods Administration issued an alert over a commonly used of broad-spectrum class of antibiotics.