Victorian pharmacists face a second wave of patient anxiety as COVID-19...
While the rest of Australia maintains low rates of COVID-19 infection, 36 suburbs in Victoria will enter lockdown from midnight tonight as case numbers continue to rise.
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).
Sun safety guidelines now based on skin type
Australia’s sun safety guidelines have been updated for diverse skin types to ensure maximum sun protection and vitamin D production.
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...
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.
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.
