A pharmacist immuniser in the Apple Isle
Tasmanian pharmacist Christine White MPS has embraced immunisation in pharmacy, despite her own early hesitancy, and now considers the benefits ‘immense’.
Medication management gives athletes a sporting chance
Effectively managing the medication and health of elite athletes is always the right medicine for their sporting success.
However it’s often difficult when high-performance...
The therapeutic potential of psychedelics
Thom, 37, a regular patient of the pharmacy, presents their venlafaxine repeat for dispensing. You know this has been prescribed for PTSD and ask how they have been going with their treatment. They disclose that their symptoms have been difficult to manage over the last few weeks and that they don’t feel like their medication has been working as well. Thom explains that a friend mentioned MDMA could be used for PTSD, and they’re now considering taking it to help them feel better.
How to plan for the upcoming CPD year
There are five steps to a successful Continuing Professional Development (CPD): plan, do, record, reflect and report.
Methamphetamine: from Meji wonder to modern meth
Since the 1940s, methamphetamine has been one of the most widely used and abused drugs worldwide due to its addictive qualities.
Methamphetamine was first...
Pharmacists honoured at annual awards
Pharmacists in Queensland and Tasmania have been recognised for their contributions to the health of the community, with awards presented at two events at...

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