Friar’s Balsam has a place in modern life

From its 18th century origins to modern uses, Friar's Balsam has continued to be a multi-purpose medicine.

Sun safety guidelines now based on skin type

Australia’s sun safety guidelines have been updated for diverse skin types to ensure maximum sun protection and vitamin D production.

Keeping mum: Maternity leave and pharmacists  

The dearth of women in senior pharmacy positions is well documented. Can offering pharmacists better support during maternity leave help correct the imbalance? Just four...

The most senior pharmacist in the Australian Defence Force

The most senior pharmacist in the Australian Defence Force reveals why the military is a career more pharmacists should consider.

What pharmacists need to know about today’s 8CPA signing

All about the much-awaited signing of the Eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement, which took place in Canberra today (3 June 2024).

New guidelines allow complex compounding

Simple compounding has long been a part of pharmacists’ scope of practice, but new guidelines have opened up the potential for complex compounding. For some patients,...