Overcoming mythinformation

The COVID-19 pandemic is a victim of innuendo, conspiracy theories and misinformation. Pharmacists must educate patients and consumers.

Motion sickness

Though typically short-lived, motion sickness can be distressing and disruptive.

Choosing Wisely – a look at prescribing cascades

In the first of a six-part series, we expand on the PSA Choosing Wisely recommendations. This month: beware the prescribing cascade. The decision to initiate...

Shameful: an under-served cohort

It is everyone’s responsibility to protect people with disability from medicine harm. We must all do more. Disabilities, which can be impairments, activity limitations and...

World Pharmacists Day – 25 September 2019

Today’s theme is ‘safe and effective medicines for all’. Australian Pharmacist spoke to three leaders in medicine safety who are making their mark in...

How much fish oil is enough?

Many patients use fish oil in the hope of relief from inflammatory conditions or to reduce risks of cardiovascular disease.  As non-prescription complementary medicines,...