SA/NT top pharmacists recognised at PSA awards
The PSA SA/NT2025 Pharmacist Awards over the weekend highlighted the outstanding achievements of pharmacists across a range of categories.
FODMAPs and the healthy gut
The acronym ‘FODMAPs’ is used to describe types of short-chain carbohydrates (sugars) that are poorly absorbed in the small intestine of some individuals.
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Choosing wisely: Homeopathy
We don’t see many pharmacists selling magical crystals. For the same reasons, pharmacists should not sell homeopathic products.
Homeopathy is a form of complementary...
Frankincense: scent & sound of season but promises more
Beyond the laboratory, frankincense is used primarily to manufacture incense and lozenges, however aromatherapy is one of the big sellers.
Medication reviews and dementia
Dementia includes a range of neurological disorders characterised by memory loss and cognitive impairment. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, accounting...
In the fast lane with Madeline Hills
Pharmacist and runner Madeline Hills, applauded for her standout sportsmanship in the Commonwealth Games, tells AP how her pharmacy training set her up for athletic success.
Ms...