The hidden toll of ‘good enough’ asthma control

Parents have reported persistent anxiety about asthma attacks. Pharmacists can help to pivot care from treating flare-ups to stopping them.

The connection between emotional and physical pain

What happens when emotional pain becomes physical? Dr Anchita Karmakar and clinical pharmacist and PainWISE Director Joyce McSwan explore this concept. When Dr Karmakar lost...

Prescribing pioneer

One of Australia’s first pharmacist prescribers, Therese Lambert MPS is on the lookout for ways to help pharmacists fill healthcare gaps.

Are unconscious gender biases widening the Australian gender pain gap?

Broken tablet with male and female symbols, representing the gender pain gap in healthcare
Pain is a highly complex and subjective phenomenon, characterised by high levels of inter-individual variability.1,2 This can make it difficult to quantify and compare...

The extent of drug-related problems in HMRs

Research highlights the vital role HMRs play in averting medicine misadventure. In 2016, members of the PSA Accredited Pharmacist Leadership Group (APLG) undertook an...

Do you have a great idea for the sharks?

Since winning the Pharmacy Shark Tank People’s Choice award in 2019, Brad Butt MPS has cemented his role as a men’s health champion.