Repackaged medicines: are patients storing them correctly?

Patients often find creative ways to remember to take their medicines. These might include alarms and reminder apps or placing medicines in visible locations...

PSA standards for CPD for pharmacists now published

The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) recently launched the PSA Standards for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for Pharmacists, marking a new era for the...

Breast cancer awareness more important than ever

This Breast Cancer Awareness month, pharmacists should urge women to remain vigilant about screening after months of lockdown for many.

Case study: Getting to the bottom of Rosa’s sleep problems

Allergic rhinitis (AR), commonly known as hayfever, affects around 19% of Australians. This case study explores how it impacts sleep quality.

Probiotics for ‘chemo brain’

Affordable and convenient probiotics may help prevent cancer-related cognitive impairment.

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.