Millions of Australians at risk of heart disease

Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) suggests that 13 million people have at least three risk factors for developing cardiovascular disease (CVD).1 A...

Summer of fun?

Summer hazards are aplenty, and feelings of isolation and stress can emerge or escalate for many. So, what do pharmacists need to consider?

Breaking the silence on mental health

Annette Baker, whose portrait was one of 49 finalists in the inaugural Australian Mental Health Prize 2016, has worked hard to raise awareness about...

Patient outcomes improve when pharmacists chart medications

When medication charting involves a pharmacist as well as a doctor, medication error rates in hospital admissions are significantly reduced, according to a new...

Adrenal insufficiency: recognition, management and lifelong support

Adrenal insufficiency occurs when the adrenal glands don’t produce sufficient cortisol, a key hormone involved in metabolism and the body’s stress response.

Protecting your over 60s from the flu

Get ready to help to protect vulnerable Australians over the age of 60 years from influenza and its most deadly complications.