Anomalies in hospital pharmacy cases

Carefully taken patient histories are vital in helping recognise medicine-related harm. Transitions of care on admission to hospital and between clinical areas are risk points...

Helping high-risk holidaymakers

Highest risk travellers need additional support from pharmacists, particularly those who are visiting friends and relatives.

Ancient seed, Hippocrates and the TGA have what in common? Myrrh

Courtesy of Hippocrates and the Roman army, this ancient gum resin went global.

How psilocybin can help terminally ill patients

Psilocybin, a psychoactive compound found in ‘magic mushrooms’, is being trialled in the treatment of terminally ill patients to reduce symptoms of depression and...

Australia Day honours for pharmacists

Three pharmacists were among those recognised in this year’s Australia Day honours list for exceptional contributions to their communities. This includes Emeritus Professor Bruce Sunderland,...

Sarsaparilla: show but limited go

It comes in teas, tablets, tinctures, and capsules, and may only look good. In colonial Australia sarsaparilla was a hit. Like their American counterparts the...