Pharmacy in a busy hospital setting

Michael Bakker MPS is an ECP on the move. He’s a pharmacist team leader at SA Health’s Flinders Medical Centre, and volunteers with Parkinson’s SA.

Are antibiotics courses for common infections too long?

In the fight against antibiotic resistance, shorter courses of antibiotics are now recommended for patients with common infections, but how short is long enough? The...

Migraine and tension-type headache

Case scenario Chau, a 23-year-old female, requests 'something strong for migraine'. She tells you she is developing a headache, has sensitivity to light and awful...

PSA NSW Excellence Award winners announced

Four exemplary pharmacists were celebrated for their leadership, community impact, and commitment to health innovation.

TGA seeks input on benzocaine advisory statements

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has requested comments from interested parties on the addition of a new advisory statement for labels of non-prescription medicines...

Crushing and dispersing medicines

Healthcare professionals do not often discuss swallowing difficulties, particularly a patient’s ability to swallow solid oral dosage forms. Learning objectives After reading this article, pharmacists...