Syrup of ipecac … a nauseating story

Combined with glycerine, sugar and methylparaben, the result was a product designed to induce vomiting after exposure to poisons: syrup of ipecac (SOI).

2,4-Dinitrophenol – effective but dangerous fat burner

The manufactured chemical 2,4-Dinitrophenol has been used in herbicides, dyes, explosives and as a photographic developer. Also, highly effective in weight loss, its toxic...

Inside the push to address chronic underdosing of pharmacist wages

PSA is pushing to improve pharmacists’ remuneration to recognise their work in caring for the community – and ensuring that pharmacists receive the same pay for the same work as other healthcare practitioners, including for the administration of vaccines.

Pharmacists’ demand highest in rural and remote areas

Pharmacist salaries in rural and remote areas are on the rise as the demand for professionals in community and hospital roles increases.  According to the...

What pharmacists need to know about today’s 8CPA signing

All about the much-awaited signing of the Eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement, which took place in Canberra today (3 June 2024).

Pentobarbital: Dangerous, deadly and controversial

Pentobarbital has a bad reputation. Better known by its famous brand name, Nembutal, the barbiturate was linked to the death of film star Marilyn Monroe.