PSA voices support for pill testing

The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has announced their support for pill testing at music festivals and other environments where illicit drug use occurs,...

Pharmacist roles and remuneration in the spotlight

Leading lights, up-and-comers and stalwarts of the pharmacy industry will unite in Sydney later this week to discuss how the full potential of pharmacists...

Local knowledge, local supplements

With consumer demand for health supplements increasing, a young established Australian supplier is aiming to better support of healthy lifestyle.

Pharmacists reaffirm need to vaccinate, as flu strain mutates

Healthcare professionals have reaffirmed the importance of vaccines this flu season, after the mutation of the H3N2 strain rendered some vaccines less effective.  A spokesperson...

How pharmacists can treat people with migraine

A look at the pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatment options and preventative measures that pharmacists can recommend to stave off migraine attacks. A common reason people...

Barriers removed for pharmacists to seek mental health treatment

Changes in Australian mandatory reporting laws will remove barriers to mental health treatment for health professionals. Australian federal, state and territory health ministers at April’s...