Sunscreen reassurance on nanotoxicity fears

Nanoparticles contained in sunscreen do not penetrate the skin or cause cellular toxicity, a new Australian study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology...

What the Aged Care Royal Commission means for pharmacists

When the Aged Care Royal Commission began in February, Minister for Aged Care Ken Wyatt, released a statement reaffirming the government’s commitment to the regulation...

Choosing Wisely – a look at prescribing cascades

In the first of a six-part series, we expand on the PSA Choosing Wisely recommendations. This month: beware the prescribing cascade. The decision to initiate...

Overcoming mythinformation

The COVID-19 pandemic is a victim of innuendo, conspiracy theories and misinformation. Pharmacists must educate patients and consumers.

Atopic dermatitis may spike in older adults: report

Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is an inflammatory skin condition that mostly affects young children. However, a recent report shows it may affect older adults more...

Burning need for change

Climate change is the most pressing health issue of our time. Pharmacists need to recognise and address this before it’s too late.