The effectiveness of oral contraceptives for endometriosis pain

Endometriosis can result in reduced quality of life and significant burden to the health system. This evidence summary presents the best available evidence regarding the...

Verapamil for type 1 diabetes

Recent research has shed light on a potential new avenue to reduce insulin requirements for people with type 1 diabetes. An estimated 1.2 million Australians...

A credentialed GP ECP

WA’s ECP of the Year Jade Swarbrick MPS is passionate about patient-centred care and mental health advocacy in her GP pharmacist role.

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...

Adapting to digital health technologies

Nearly all Australian pharmacies are now registered for the My Health Record, following an increase in the use of technology brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chronic kidney disease: when the filters fail

Chronic kidney disease is a progressive long-term condition characterised by a gradual and usually irreversible decline in kidney function.