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...

Supporting the profession and patients on World Pharmacists Day

The theme for this year’s World Pharmacists Day (25 September) is Pharmacists: Meeting global health needs.

Infant soothing powders: from top seller to major danger

To soothe sick babies, parents in the 19th and early 20th centuries turned to top-selling patent medicines – with deadly consequences.

New Pharmacy House opens

The new Pharmacy House – owned by PSA members, for PSA members – was officially launched in Canberra in March by Assistant Minister for...

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. Learning objectives...

A decade to diagnose: the endometriosis delay

Pharmacists play a pivotal role in early recognition of endometriosis, medicines management and compassionate care.