FODMAPs and the healthy gut
The acronym ‘FODMAPs’ is used to describe types of short-chain carbohydrates (sugars) that are poorly absorbed in the small intestine of some individuals.
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On the ground in Mallacoota: community pharmacy at the front line
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
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
Tributes have been paid to Valerie Constable FPS, the first female President of PSA’s Victorian branch, who passed away recently.
Complementary medicine: Osteoarthritis
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
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...













