Overcoming unconscious gender bias in women’s health
How pharmacists can overcome their own unconsciously dismissive bias of women’s health concerns by asking the right questions.
Q&A: Jacqueline Meyer MPS
As newly-appointed PSA Queensland President, Jacqueline Meyer has extensive experience in community pharmacy, especially in regional areas across Australia.
Ms Meyer – former Chair...
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...
Early elixirs – calomel
‘The doctor comes with free good will, but ne’er forgets his calomel’
The highly toxic ‘cure-all’ calomel is all but forgotten today, but it was...
Early elixir: Caffeine, the most widely used psychoactive drug in the...
It’s effective, cheap, legal and relatively safe. Caffeine is the most widely consumed psychoactive drug in the world.
Beyond the pills: navigating depression and antidepressant use in older adults
Depression can significantly impact the lives of older Australians, carers and their families. Pharmacists offer valuable education and support, helping older patients understand the risks and benefits of their treatment and monitoring for adverse effects.
