Are unconscious gender biases widening the Australian gender pain gap?
Pain is a highly complex and subjective phenomenon, characterised by high levels of inter-individual variability.1,2 This can make it difficult to quantify and compare...
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.
The hospital pharmacist
Deirdre Criddle FPS is a complex care coordinator pharmacist at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital in WA, and also a senior pharmacist steering professional services...
Empowering pharmacists in allergic rhinitis management
Allergic rhinitis remains a common, underrecognised condition in primary care. Here’s what experts shared at the 2025 FIP World Congress.
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...
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...













