Team PSA 2026: Caroline Diamantis FPS, Prof Mark Naunton MPS and Bridget Totterman MPS[/caption]
A/Prof Fei Sim and Prof Mark Naunton[/caption]
Clinical features 
Warm compresses are the cornerstone of treatment, helping to soften the lesion, bring pus to the surface and encourage spontaneous drainage. A clean face cloth soaked in warm (not hot) water should be applied to the closed eyelid for 2–5 minutes, twice daily during the active phase. Once the stye begins to drain, any discharge should be gently wiped away using a clean, warm washcloth. After resolution, continuing warm compresses once daily may help prevent recurrence.2 Choosing wisely: Complementary medicines
As the saying goes, ‘You’ve got to know when to hold ’em, and know when to fold ’em.’
Complementary medicines may also be called ‘traditional’...
Pharmacists deliver on all fronts
Two PSA members will join the Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd on the National Medicines Policy Review Committee, due to start work next month.
Free flu campaign in WA to combat triple-virus-threat winter
Throughout the month of May, all West Australians can receive a free influenza vaccination in their local pharmacy.
On the world stage
Scoping out global pharmacy practices: What Australia can learn from our international peers.
Pharmacists can help to lessen the impact of period pain
While most women experience primary dysmenorrheoa (period pain), a recent longitudinal study has revealed the extent of its impact on the academic, social and...
PSA’s Offshore Refresher wraps with style, and tailor-made outfits
Clothes, culture and clinical learnings were in abundance at at the 49th PSA Offshore Refresher Course, held in Vietnam from 14–22 May 2025.
