Glauber’s salt: the laxative of choice until the 1900s

Until ‘more sophisticated alternatives’ came about in the 1900s, Glauber’s salt was the global go-to purgative.

Antimicrobial use decreasing, but resistance still a threat

Antimicrobial use has declined dramatically in Australia during the pandemic, but the figures show there is no room for complacency.

Piecing together a fragmented health system

Collaboration with Primary Health Networks can unlock new pathways for pharmacists and help to address Australia’s primary healthcare crisis.

The pharmacists who went above and beyond in 2020

Three pharmacists have been honoured at PSA’s inaugural ACT Excellence Awards for their service to the community during a difficult year.

Pharmacy superstar crowned consultant pharmacist of the year at CPC23

Deborah Hawthorne MPS is an innovator, mentor, facilitator and rural general practice and consultant pharmacist role model.

The rural health pharmacist

With her strong background in rural and remote health, Hannah Loller MPS was a natural choice to lead a project for PSA that embeds...