A bitter pill to beat malaria

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Quinine’s use in treating malaria is linked to the expansion of European colonisation over the last 400 years. Quinine is derived from the bark of...

Sunscreen reassurance on nanotoxicity fears

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Nanoparticles contained in sunscreen do not penetrate the skin or cause cellular toxicity, a new Australian study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology...

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...

Real-time prescription monitoring comes to South Australia

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South Australia is the latest state to introduce RTPM in a nation-wide effort to curb addiction, overdose and death.

How pharmacists can support patients with arthritis

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Arthritis Australia has launched a National Strategic Action Plan which resolves to prevent arthritis, invest in research, and improve treatment and support for people...

Every travel health consultation should include a dTpa check¹’²

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Whether your patient is exploring the vast lands of Australia, or venturing across the seas, your travel health consultation should consider all vaccines relevant to travel, not just those that prevent diseases that most commonly occur overseas