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.

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.

How pharmacists can support patients with arthritis

Arthritis Australia has launched a National Strategic Action Plan which resolves to prevent arthritis, invest in research, and improve treatment and support for people...

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...

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...