Tips for becoming a GP pharmacist

A practical guide to upskilling, developing a role and finding the right general practice to match your experience.

New PBS listing could change psoriasis treatment

Two additional targeted biologicals for severe chronic plaque psoriasis are now listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), offering relief for adults with the...

Liquorice: from sweet treat to modern treatment

Liquorice has been put to varied use since the beginning of recorded history. Today, largely unregulated ‘herbal’ remedies are sold, and people even use it as a shampoo.

Half the country locks down with affected pharmacies short staffed

Pharmacists share the pressures of operating in COVID-19 hotspots and the extra pressure the 3-day testing rule places on an already skeleton staff.

Topical adapalene for acne vulgaris

Case scenario Lauren, a woman in her mid-20s, asks your advice about treating her skin lesions. She has tried benzoyl peroxide cream for several months,...

Pentobarbital: Dangerous, deadly and controversial

Pentobarbital has a bad reputation. Better known by its famous brand name, Nembutal, the barbiturate was linked to the death of film star Marilyn Monroe.