FODMAPs and the healthy gut

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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...

On the ground in Mallacoota: community pharmacy at the front line

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Images of holidaymakers being evacuated by Navy ship as bushfires closed in on Mallacoota have made the Victorian coastal town a global symbol of...

All the action from PSA21 Virtual – Day 1

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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.

Vale Valerie Constable FPS

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Tributes have been paid to Valerie Constable FPS, the first female President of PSA’s Victorian branch, who passed away recently.

Complementary medicine: Osteoarthritis

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Pain caused by osteoarthritis (OA) is a common presentation in a community pharmacy, with many patients seeking advice on complementary and alternative medicines that...

What to do when faced with prescribing errors

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What is best practice for community pharmacists for addressing GP prescribing errors? One outcome of a pharmacist’s responsibility may be the need to contact a...