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.

Pharmacist inclusion on the MBS within reach

Addressing the nation’s healthcare needs means increasing the role of pharmacists by granting them access to the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS), said PSA. In its...

The White way

Joint PSA Lifetime Achievement Award winners Terry and Rhonda White AO discuss the origins of one of pharmacy’s most recognisable brands.

Understanding syphilis: clinical features and pharmacological management

Syphilis is a treatable and curable sexually transmitted infection, and is primarily treated with penicillin.

All the action from PSA21 Virtual – Day 1

The opening day of PSA21 Virtual didn’t disappoint, with a packed program of education sessions, a powerful keynote and plenty of networking opportunities for attendees.

Update on breast cancer risk with HRT

Hormone replacement therapy may pose a risk to the development of breast cancer, according to new research. The incidence of breast cancer is higher in...