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.

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.

Tragic case leads to error reporting mechanism recommendation

After medicines were delivered to the wrong person, the coroner has recommended a new safety measure to curb inadvertent errors.

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?

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.