A preventable tragedy that changed drug approval forever
Thalidomide’s period of use may have been short but its ramifications have lasted decades, both for people who suffer deformities from its effects and...
Weighing up the options
A flood of weight loss injectables is on its way, which may aid pharmacists in helping to stem the obesity crisis.
Should smartwatches be used in chronic disease management?
Tech savvy patients are using smartwatches in chronic disease management via health tracking apps and synchronised monitoring devices.
What stars need to align to improve vaccination uptake?
PSA's Vaccination Ambassador says lifting vaccination rates requires aligning funding and legislation – and embedding it into practice.
The policymaker
Karen Castle MPS, PSA’s newest policy pharmacist, writes healthcare legislation and knows plenty about voluntary assisted dying requirements.
What are the challenges of running a pharmacy in paradise?
North Stradbroke Island is a picturesque escape just 30 kilometres from Brisbane, famous for its headlands, surf and white sandy beaches. But working in paradise comes with its own set of challenges.













