Lessons from one of the first medicinal patents

Turlington's Balsam was pitched as a veritable ‘cure-all’ in the 18th century – and remains on collectors’ shelves today.

The embryology of psychosis

The offspring of mothers exposed to extreme stress, undernutrition or infectious diseases during pregnancy are at heightened risk of psychosis, studies suggest.

Relieve the pain and inflammation of osteoarthritis with Nurofen

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic disease that usually affects the hands, knees and hips.1,2 The main symptoms are joint pain and stiffness that usually...

Optimising patient safety

Professor Parisa Aslani has dedicated her career to improving the quality use of medicines through better consumer information and adherence. She was conferred as...

Dapagliflozin for infertility for women with obesity

This glucose-lowering diabetes drug may have therapeutic benefits and clinical utility for people with reproductive dysfunction.

Stepping up to Thank your Pharmacist

The theme for 2025 Thank Your Pharmacist Day is ‘Pharmacists stepping up’, acknowledging the increasing role of pharmacists in supporting patient care and strengthening...